What happens when you eat mold by accident

Foods that are safe to eat after scraping off mold

• Hard salami and dry-cured country ham
• Hard cheese where mold is not part of the process (if you cut off at least 1 inch around it)
• Cheese made with mold but with additional mold growing on it (if you scrape the latter off)
• Firm veggies and fruit as long as you cut off at least 1 inch around

Discard:

• Hot dogs and bacon
• Cooked leftover poultry, meat, casseroles, pasta, and grains
• Soft cheese, sour cream, and yogurt
• Jams and jellies
• Soft veggies and fruits
• Nuts, legumes, and peanut butter
• Bread and baked goods

This article is for informational use only. If you experience any sign of mold poisoning you should call your doctor immediately.