What Happens If You Eat Mold by Accident?

Allergen

Some people can develop allergies to mold; however, such reactions appear to the mold found in the environment rather than the one growing on foods.

Those who are suffering from such allergies can experience headaches, vomiting, or even diarrhea. It’s usually easy to detect the allergen depending on the places you visit (for example, old buildings or basements).

Note that mold can also lurk in different areas of your home, especially if the building where you live is more than a couple of years old.

Elena Ivanina, a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, points out that if you have an underlying health condition that affects the immune system, you may experience more severe reactions to such mold than a healthy individual.