Question 1

accidentally ate an entire sandwich with moldy bread almost 9 hours ago. do i need to be concerned or watchful of symptoms? i'm allergic to penicillin.

Accepted Answer

No: Mold on bread is harmless. I am glad everything is well with you.

Question 2

is eating moldy bread potentially seriously harmful?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Usually not. In rare cases the mold is such that neurological or allergic symptoms can arise (ergotism in the middle ages).

Question 3

would eating a little bit of moldy bread do anything to you?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: Other than tasting bad, there is minimal serious risk to ingesting bread mold in small quantities.

Question 4

what are the risks involved in eating moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning!: I would be careful about eating any food which has not been stored properly. This can allow bacteria and other organisms to grow and multiply.  Some molds are benign and some are not.
This can deliver a load of toxins to your intestinal tract. It is not sufficient to cut off the mold, because there may be more in the rest of the product.

Question 5

can softdrinks counter the effects of accidentally eating moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

No worries: You won't get sick from eating moldy bread. It's unappealing, but not dangerous.  Soft drinks, on the other hand, are not good for you.

Question 6

will my body take care of the bacteria from eating moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In most cases yes. Most bread mold isn't harmful.

Question 7

can eating moldy bread cause gastrointestinal problems a year later?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Generally moldy bread has growth of a fungus like penicillium.  Almost all such organisms will be eliminated by stomach acid and digestive enzymes, and a year later will have been gone almost a year.  Gastrointestinal problems can result from a wide variety of illnesses.  See a doctor if this keeps up.  Hope you are better.

Question 8

will i get food poisoning after eating a little piece of moldy bread? 
i ate in 3 hours ago.

Accepted Answer

No: What you stated will not cause food poisoning.
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Question 9

will i get sick if i eat moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

No: Breadmold is harmless to normal people.  In people with advanced aids or other conditions that effect immunity, there have been very rare reports of common molds causing illness.

It mainly causes changes in taste and smell, but no harm in normal, health people.

Question 10

am i going to get sick if i eat moldy bread?

Accepted Answer

Molds: You should not eat moldy foods.  They definitely can you make you ill.  Throw away all moldy foods!

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