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Can black mold cause cancer?
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yes possible: Aspergillus species ( moulds ) will produce produce aflatoxins , usual source is crops like corn pea nuts by ingestion ( eating )can cause liver cancers
Answered 7/25/2020
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See known risks: Cancer can be caused by many things. The National Cancer Institute has a list of known risks - and things that are not. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/patient-prevention-overview-pdq#section/_199
Answered 9/14/2017
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