Is mold on food harmful?

Question

Is mold that grows on bread, fruit, etc. harmful if touched, breathed in, or eaten? I have this weird mold phobia, and would like to see if its justified.

Answer 1

yeah it is very. don't eat anything with mold on it, just throw it away if it has any mold on it.

Answer 2

Depends on the type. (DON'T EAT MOLDY MEAT!).  I eat MOLD and FUNGUS all the time.  The BLUE stuff in BLUE CHEESE is actually mold.  Blue Cheese is moldy and it's meant to be eaten.  Mushrooms are FUNGUS.  Bread is created and rises because of the YEAST fungus.  (Same stuff that causes yeast infections in women).  Yogurt is nothing but clumped milk  full of bacteria cultures.  Wine / Alcohol is created by decomposing grapes.  Mold is generally not Toxic. Penecillin was developed with mold.  Its safe to ingest.

Answer 3

It depends justin if the mold is a blue green its safer than if it was black even so I wouldn't recomend eating it.

Answer 4

Yes, don't eat moldy food.  It is toxic to your body.

Go for fresh and ripe fruit instead.

Answer 5

ya it is dangerous .. it will lead to food poison..