It's impossible to tell which type of mold is growing on food or whether it is toxic just by looking at it, which is why it's important to avoid eating moldy foods when possible. The amount of ...

We’ve all seen mold on the food we’ve left in the pantry a little too long. But few people know what this fungus is and how ...

Restaurants are finding new ways to use food waste. The trick? A strange type of mold that radically alters the taste of the food. So much so that it allows the food to be eaten in new forms.

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by some types of mold. These molds can grow on crops and other types of food, such as: It’s estimated that about a quarter of the world’s crops ...

Federal food safety inspectors will test for more types of dangerous mold and fungus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The FDA said it would now monitor more toxins arising ...

Molds produce toxins that not only cause food poisoning but can also impact ... Additionally, Balls noted that there are simply too many different types of molds that can grow on bread, making ...

They are types of fungi. Outdoors ... and even potted plants — they can all provide the food mold needs to grow. So can piles of books and newspapers. But the thing all molds need most is ...