How long can you leave cheese curds out of the refrigerator?

Also to know is, how long can cheese curds be at room temperature?

After 12 hours, even if refrigerated, cheese curds will lose their squeak. And although this may sound counter to what you know about food care, keeping fresh curds at room temperature can preserve the squeakiness. Only a couple of days at room temperature is recommended.

Subsequently, question is, how do you know if cheese curds are bad? Off is kind of subjective with curds. I lose a lot of love for them when they cease squeaking, which is typically within 24 hours of production. I like 'em dry too so the moisture would be offputting but maybe not a deal breaker. When I won't eat them is when they taste moldy, or if they get kinda slimy.

Also asked, do cheese curds need to be refrigerated?

“You're not supposed to put cheese curds in the fridge. If they're refrigerated, forget it. They're not cheese curds anymore, just pieces of cheddar,” says Alex Porras, cheese expert at Montreal's Fromagerie Hamel. To refrigerate is to remove the squeak, a mark of freshness.

Does cheese go bad if not refrigerated?

As a general rule, hard cheeses such as cheddar, processed cheeses (American), and both block and grated Parmesan do not require refrigeration for safety, but they will last longer if kept refrigerated. (2) Soft cheeses: 1 week; cream cheese, 2 weeks. FREEZER. Ricotta, cottage, and cream cheeses do not freeze well.