"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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> Dirty Harry wrote:
>>
>> I put some Swiss and gouda in the freezer to firm up before smoking
>> them but I forget to take them out. Are they still any good?
>
> No, when they thaw they will turn into
> a poisonous gooey ooze. Call 911 to request
> hazmat disposal services. For protection,
> it is recommended that you continue smoking,
> which will toughen up the lungs against
> the ooze, among other things. :-)

I have frozen Brie Cheese and it unthaws quite nicely
Hard cheeses get crumbly after thawing and are best used in cooking