I think I'm eating bread with mold

static-harmony · 09.18.2006, 03:12 PM

I made myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some had mold, but others didn't. However, this bread tastes weird.

Savage Clone · 09.18.2006, 03:12 PM

Prepare yourself for some wicked St Vitus Dance action.

porkmarras · 09.18.2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks for sharing.

static-harmony · 09.18.2006, 03:15 PM

Always thinking of other people.

!@#$%! · 09.18.2006, 03:18 PM

eh! who doesn't believe in animal testing?

let us know how the tumours develop...

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General Science Archive

Bread Mold Toxicity

2/15/2004

name Adam C.
status student
age 13

Question - Is bread mold harmful to humans and animals when consumed?
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Bread molds are "benign" meaning that they are generally not harmful. Molds are a complex group
of fungi, and all fungi should be regarded with caution. Here is a quote from an informative
web site on types of mold found around homes: http://wehomeinspect.com/Types_of_Mold.htm

"Penicillium (pen-uh-sill’-ee-um) - contaminant / opportunistic pathogen, one of the most
common genera found worldwide in soil and decaying vegetation and indoors in dust, food,
and various building materials. Common bread mold is a species of Penicillium. Spores usually
cannot be distinguished from Aspergillus on non-cultured samples (like tape-lifts and air-o-
cells). It is reported to be allergenic, to cause certain infections in compromised
individuals, and some species do produce toxins unhealthy to humans."

See this newspaper article for an interesting perspective on some of the hazards of mold:

http://www.iuoe.org/cm/iaq_asthmold.asp?Item=317

J. Elliott

================================================== ===

so actually you have a good chance of coming out unscathed from this dietary experience

!@#$%! · 09.18.2006, 03:21 PM

shit man. on the other hand...

ndoor Molds

Characteristics of molds
Fate and transport of mold into the environment
Methods for monitoring mold in the environment
Methods for measuring human exposure to mold
Strategies for preventing or controlling mold

Harmful effects
Organ toxicity
Stachybotrys and pulmonary hemorrhage/hemosiderosis
Biomarkers and molecular action
Management considerations

Organ Toxicity

Background:
Mycotoxins produced by Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Stachybotrys cause acute and chronic effects in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, including humans. Most of the toxic effects of mycotoxins are linked to specific organs, but several mycotoxins affect many organs. Mycotoxins have significant economic impacts including loss of human and animal life and increased health investment in research and applications to reduce severity of mycotoxin problems. The five most important mycotoxins to human health are aflotoxin (produced by Aspergillus), ochratoxin (produced by Penicillium), fumonisins, trichothecenes (produced by Stachybotrys) and zearalenone.

Penicillium: www.astrosurf.com/lombry/Bio/penicillium.jpg

Penicillium produces spores with the highest concentrations of mycotoxins, one being ochratoxin which is primarily known to be ingested. This mycotoxin is potently nephrotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic—its potency varies between species and sexes. It is a common feed contaminant that can severely impair animal health. It specifically affects the urinary system, especially the kidneys.
In one study, broiler chicks were exposed to a total of 0.5mg of ochratoxin A per week for four weeks. Plasma toxin levels and tissue residues were measured by high liquid chromatography and microplate enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results indicate an accumulation in plasma and wide distribution into all organs, with high levels in the liver and kidney.

Aspergillus: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dir/labs/LCI/chung.htm

Aspergillus produces aflotoxin, which has clear ingestion effects and unclear inhalation effects. It is one of the most toxic substances known; it acutely affects the liver, brain, kidneys, and heart. Specifically, it causes acute liver damage, liver cirrhosis, induction of tumors and has teratogenic effects. Aflotoxin B1 has been demonstrated in animal species to be the most potent liver carcinogen known. Chronic exposures are potent carcinogens of the liver. Long-term effects of diets high in aflotoxin are correlated with high incidence of liver disease. Symptoms related to aflotoxins include fever, vomiting, coma, convulsions, anorexia, lethargy, muscle weakness, liver hemorrhages, necrosis, and engorged kidneys.

Stachybotrys: http://www.apsnet.org/online/Archive/1999/stachy.htm

Stachybotrys produces trichothecenes, which generally causes respiratory distress and bleeding of the lungs through inhalation. An epidemiological and immunological investigation reports on the health status of office workers after exposure to aerosols containing S. chartarum, a species producing trichothecenes. The intensity of duration of the exposure was directly related to illness. The more exposed groups had increased lower respiratory symptoms, dermatological effects, eye symptoms, and chronic fatigue. The duration of employment was associated with upper respiratory, skin, and central nervous system disorders.
Despite these findings, there are insufficient studies to establish a cause and effect relationship between Stachybotrys indoor exposure and illness. It is unclear whether exposures indoors are of sufficient magnitude to elicit illness resulting from toxic exposure.

static-harmony · 09.18.2006, 03:23 PM

Mmmh, I'll let you guys know in three days or so, if I'm still feeling good.

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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,648	eh! who doesn't believe in animal testing? let us know how the tumours develop... --- Ask A Scientist General Science Archive Bread Mold Toxicity 2/15/2004 name Adam C. status student age 13 Question - Is bread mold harmful to humans and animals when consumed? ----------------- Bread molds are "benign" meaning that they are generally not harmful. Molds are a complex group of fungi, and all fungi should be regarded with caution. Here is a quote from an informative web site on types of mold found around homes: http://wehomeinspect.com/Types_of_Mold.htm "Penicillium (pen-uh-sill’-ee-um) - contaminant / opportunistic pathogen, one of the most common genera found worldwide in soil and decaying vegetation and indoors in dust, food, and various building materials. Common bread mold is a species of Penicillium. Spores usually cannot be distinguished from Aspergillus on non-cultured samples (like tape-lifts and air-o- cells). It is reported to be allergenic, to cause certain infections in compromised individuals, and some species do produce toxins unhealthy to humans." See this newspaper article for an interesting perspective on some of the hazards of mold: http://www.iuoe.org/cm/iaq_asthmold.asp?Item=317 J. Elliott ================================================== === so actually you have a good chance of coming out unscathed from this dietary experience
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09.18.2006, 03:21 PM	#6
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,648	shit man. on the other hand... ndoor Molds Characteristics of molds Fate and transport of mold into the environment Methods for monitoring mold in the environment Methods for measuring human exposure to mold Strategies for preventing or controlling mold Harmful effects Organ toxicity Stachybotrys and pulmonary hemorrhage/hemosiderosis Biomarkers and molecular action Management considerations Organ Toxicity Background: Mycotoxins produced by Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Stachybotrys cause acute and chronic effects in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, including humans. Most of the toxic effects of mycotoxins are linked to specific organs, but several mycotoxins affect many organs. Mycotoxins have significant economic impacts including loss of human and animal life and increased health investment in research and applications to reduce severity of mycotoxin problems. The five most important mycotoxins to human health are aflotoxin (produced by Aspergillus), ochratoxin (produced by Penicillium), fumonisins, trichothecenes (produced by Stachybotrys) and zearalenone. Penicillium: www.astrosurf.com/lombry/Bio/penicillium.jpg Penicillium produces spores with the highest concentrations of mycotoxins, one being ochratoxin which is primarily known to be ingested. This mycotoxin is potently nephrotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic—its potency varies between species and sexes. It is a common feed contaminant that can severely impair animal health. It specifically affects the urinary system, especially the kidneys. In one study, broiler chicks were exposed to a total of 0.5mg of ochratoxin A per week for four weeks. Plasma toxin levels and tissue residues were measured by high liquid chromatography and microplate enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results indicate an accumulation in plasma and wide distribution into all organs, with high levels in the liver and kidney. Aspergillus: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dir/labs/LCI/chung.htm Aspergillus produces aflotoxin, which has clear ingestion effects and unclear inhalation effects. It is one of the most toxic substances known; it acutely affects the liver, brain, kidneys, and heart. Specifically, it causes acute liver damage, liver cirrhosis, induction of tumors and has teratogenic effects. Aflotoxin B1 has been demonstrated in animal species to be the most potent liver carcinogen known. Chronic exposures are potent carcinogens of the liver. Long-term effects of diets high in aflotoxin are correlated with high incidence of liver disease. Symptoms related to aflotoxins include fever, vomiting, coma, convulsions, anorexia, lethargy, muscle weakness, liver hemorrhages, necrosis, and engorged kidneys. Stachybotrys: http://www.apsnet.org/online/Archive/1999/stachy.htm Stachybotrys produces trichothecenes, which generally causes respiratory distress and bleeding of the lungs through inhalation. An epidemiological and immunological investigation reports on the health status of office workers after exposure to aerosols containing S. chartarum, a species producing trichothecenes. The intensity of duration of the exposure was directly related to illness. The more exposed groups had increased lower respiratory symptoms, dermatological effects, eye symptoms, and chronic fatigue. The duration of employment was associated with upper respiratory, skin, and central nervous system disorders. Despite these findings, there are insufficient studies to establish a cause and effect relationship between Stachybotrys indoor exposure and illness. It is unclear whether exposures indoors are of sufficient magnitude to elicit illness resulting from toxic exposure.
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09.18.2006, 03:23 PM	#7
static-harmony invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: outside L.A Posts: 5,156	Mmmh, I'll let you guys know in three days or so, if I'm still feeling good. __________________
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