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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The U.S. National Institutes of Health, and the American Society for Microbiology, the only critical mold-related health problems that affect people with normal immune systems are mycotoxins eaten in food products (such as grain and nut products) that have become contaminated with certain molds. The fungi most frequently seen in cases of microtoxicosis are aflatoxin, citrinin, ergot akaloids, fumonisins, ochratoxin A, patulin, trichothecenes, and zearalenone. Eating mycotoxin-contaminated food will almost surely get you a trip to a hospital emergency room. Respiratory effects from molds, including inhaling airborne fungi and spores, are not typically seen in people with normal immune systems.Symptoms from household molds are seen in individuals who have an immune system response (i.e. an allergy or other sensitivity to the organism), which may range from mild to incapacitating. Symptoms are the same as for other immune responses such as hay fever from ragweed: nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, skin irritation, and possibly wheezing. Severe symptoms such as fever and difficulty breathing are usually seen only in people exposed to large amounts of mold in occupational settings such as farm workers, or in people who are immunocompromised or who have chronic lung diseases. There have been shrill and strident reports regarding the "black mold" known as Stachybotrys chartarum(Stachybotrys atra), which allegedly has caused all manner of health problems including acute lung hemorrhage. The CDC reports that no credible proof currently exists to show that "black mold", despite its foul and threatening appearance, produces any medical problems other than the typical immune responses found in Allergies and sensitivities to other fungi. The CDC and the Environmental Protection Agency do recommend that molds be removed whenever they are found, to protect sensitive individuals who might come in contact with them.
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Is mold on crab shells bad for you?
no mold on crab shells is not bad for you but it is bad for the crab
Moldy fruit bad?
Moldy fruit is bad. Mold is a fungus and you can get very sick from Mold
What does ricotta look like when bad Does it have a bad smell?
It will smell and may have mold on it. The mold can be yellowish in color.
What are some symptoms of bad mold?
Some symptoms of bad mold are runny nose to asthma. some bad mold can trigger allergic rhinitis, also skin problems, itchy eyes, and breathing problems.
When are strawberries bad for?
They are going bad when they get mushy. They have officially gone bad when they develop mold.
Is blue-green mold bad?
yess
Is penicillin mold bad if found in house?
The mold in your home is not penicillin mold and yes it is bad for your health. Penicillin is derived from Penicillium fungi which is grown in a laboratory. Any mold found in your home is a health hazard and needs to be cleaned up ASAP. Seek professional help with this.
What colours have a bad taste?
green and white...mold.
Can vegetables go bad and or grow mold?
Yes.
Does mold have a smell?
Yes , it does have an aroma & it is bad for you when you smell too much of it . you can get sicker from smelling mold spores in your house .
Is it safe to eat a yam with mold on the outside?
No once it has mold on it, it's bad. Even is the mold is picked off, there is still bacteria in the food. So if you eat it you will get sick.
What is one bad thing that is green?
Weed (pot). Mold.
