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A member asked:

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.

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/8/2021

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