Some types are poisonous
Even though some molds found in the environment can cause unpleasant allergic reactions, other types of fungi can be life-threatening.
Some molds, such as the ones produced by the Aspergillus species, can cause aflatoxicosis. This rare condition is acute poisoning that can damage your liver severely and requires immediate medical assistance.
As much as I’d like to tell you that this type of mold is rarely found, it’s much closer than you think. Such molds can lurk in cereals, oilseeds (think sunflower or cotton seeds), spices, and even tree nuts.
Furthermore, some of these toxic molds can even cause liver cancer in humans and there is already scientific proof that they do cause cancer in animals.
So how can we stay safe with mold everywhere around us? Here are some basic rules to follow in terms of food.
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Great content and very detailed, thanks so much for sharing. I’m going to completely revamp my kitchen & pantry! I was looking for information on freezer content. How long to keep items.