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What happens when you eat moldy food?

Ellsworth Toohey
Sep 26, 2024
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If you accidentally eat food with a bit of mold on it, you will probably be OK. "The acid in your stomach is strong enough to break it down and render it harmless in those who are healthy," according to an article in The Takeout. But the story about food, mold, and safety goes a lot deeper. Visible mold on food often means there'…

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