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I spilled a very moldy beer in my apartment am i safe to breathe in my apartment or no there are dangerous toxins?

Q: i spilled a very moldy beer in my apartment am i safe to breathe in my apartment or no there are dangerous toxins?

: Yes, entirely safe. The moulds that grow on spoiled food (bread, beer, or anything else) are not the kind that can develop in moist woodwork. Even "black mold" is less risky than you might think based on inflammatory or exaggerated online comments. But food based moulds truly are zero risk.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes, entirely safe. The moulds that grow on spoiled food (bread, beer, or anything else) are not the kind that can develop in moist woodwork. Even "black mold" is less risky than you might think based on inflammatory or exaggerated online comments. But food based moulds truly are zero risk.

Answered 7/1/2023

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