Can you die from touching mold?

Answer 1

Toxic Mold and Illness It is important to understand that the term "toxic mould" is a recent creation of the news media - there is no such thing as "toxic mould" per se, and similarly, there is no significance imparted to "black moulds." Not only are these descriptors created by recent news media, but scientifically there is not even a clear classification for "mould" since any fungus exhibiting filamentous (hairy) extensions is called a "mould." Therefore, an organism may be a "mould" at certain points in its life cycle, and not a mould at others. Indeed, it is possible for a single organism to be a mould, a yeast, and just a fungi, at different times in its life depending on its morphological state. Black moulds, are no more dangerous than any other color of moulds.

Virtually all of the current scare about moulds is just media hype devoid of any actual science, and is mostly propagated by unscrupulous consultants, "certified mould inspectors" and other charlatans who make their money by unnecessarily frightening people.. You can learn more about "toxic mould" at http://www.forensic-applications.com/moulds/sok.html Additional post: Some genera and related species of fungal mold of the phylum Deuteromycota are clearly allergenic, and infectious to certain populations dependent on genetics, status of host immunity, exposure to specific fungal mold species and dosage. For a review of such related research see:

http://www.njmoldinspection.com/news/press111405.html

Answer 2

yes you can die if you eat mold it is harmful to your body and once you eat mold or touch it you could get sick or die from eating eat so yes it is possible you can die from eating moldy bread

Answer 3

it is safe, but people are disgusted so people rather not touch it. but i rather stay on the safe side and not touch it cause some molds are dangerous too touch and u don't know witch kind are dangerous.

Answer 4

Yes, therefore one should exercise caution when around mold. It is best if you do not ingest moldy food, and it would be best to remove any mold growing in the home (building).

Answer 5

Yes.