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A 32-year-old female asked:
What type(s) of infection could happen from having ingested mouldy food like bread products?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Nothing will happen: Ingesting fungus infested (mouldy) bread is esthetically unappealing, but harmless. No infection or illness is likely. Don't worry about it.
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