Create an account or log in to participate. The environment of your stomach is so harsh and acidic that most fungus and molds will be destroyed on contact. at the time I had a cold so couldn't smell or taste much. isn't mouldy bread where penacilin comes from. Michelle, Is there any help after eating molded food? 12 weeks pregnant. I NEVER HAD ANY STOMACH DISCOMFORT BUT FELT A FEW TIMES LIKE THROWING UP. I will be honest with you, though I have accidentally eaten a few bites of moldy bread. So, I have even thought about simply cutting out the moldy area and salvaging the rest of the bread. As you all know, being pregnant makes you crave strange things at odd times. listeria and mold are completely different. Based on this apps info, I dont have placenta yet at this early stage. Hope you are going okay! but I was tired and didn't want to puke, so I ate it. Hi, Jim! Last night, I walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( I cooked Thursday) in the dark. Doctor said it would not hurt you or baby at all. Needless to say I'll be checking my bread (in fact all food!) Symptoms can range from loss of appetite and loss of energy to a serious illness. While you may get a slight stomach ache and feel a little nauseous, you shouldnt experience any other symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. You don't get food poisoning from mould, you get it from bacteria. Oh Dear. I accidentally ate a piece the other morning. So, Im aware that Im probably about to sound like an idiot, but in my defense it is 2:30 AM and I was half asleep when this happened. I woke up the next day to a stomach ache and the runs. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ugh! COULD BE FROM THE NERVES OF FINDING OUT WHAT AN IDIOTIC THING I HAD JUST DONE. Eating mouldy bread just does not help! If left untreated, mold poisoning can cause further complications like respiratory problems and neurological If youre struggling with persisting symptoms, call your doctor right away. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. i was told to drink a gateraid once a day. You can always call your doctor or midwife just to be safe- I called yesterday because I gave myself an electric shock from a kettle, don't fell silly calling! pls dont panic its probubly worse for the baby that ur stressing than the silly bit of fungus that u ate. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I ate almost a whole hotdog bun before I realized the bottom was covered in green. How is your niece? I knew mold was not a good thing for you but you helped me not to panic with your wisdom about it and your empathy.He is feeling ok but I will watch him tonight and pray that I never miss mold again.. Hi Sandra, The 30th and last one I ate, I looked at and it was moody. The toxins ( if the said mould contains them) could possibly harm the foetus but that's if you ate it on regular basis. Then I read that Aspergillus are heat-sensitive and destroyed by heat treatments at temperatures of 140-160F (60-71C).. It is possible to cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems with moldy bread. I bought bread from the grocery store, there was already mold on it when I got it but I didn't notice until I had already bit into the moldy part. I accidentally ate a piece the other morning. If you see purple mold on your bread, toss the entire loaf and buy or bake fresh! I RINSED MY MOUTH OUT AND GARGLED WITH PURE PEROXIDE AND WATER AND THEN BRUSHED MY TEETH AND HANDS. Try not to though, you'll be fine. I spent several days at the ER. OP's posts: generally speaking you want to avoid soft cheese period unless it has been cooked - but the risk associated is so rare, I honestly wouldnt worry at all. Home Bread What to do When Accidentally Ate Moldy Bread. Essentially, this is what you should do if you accidentally eat moldy bread:eat the bread.feel ashamed and grossed out that you ate moldy bread.scrunch up your face in disgust.throw. Michelle. It is unlikely that your baby will become sick after accidentally eating moldy bread; however, it can happen. WebIf you end up getting sick from eating bad bread, it will happen in a few hours. However, dont panic while reading that. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. . I'm terrible - I eat runny eggs, eat peanuts and have a very occasional glass of wine. If youve just sunk your teeth into a moldy slice of bread, dont panic. My guess is that a modest, or even very slight amount of mold on lovely toasting bread is hardly an issue if you are healthy and have a good, old style, cast iron stomach. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Happy baking, Otherwise those of us with penicillin allergies would be up a creek. Just ate mouldy bread by accident - so worried now :- ( wishing_on_a_star Posted 8/31/09 I was about halfway through eating a slice of bread this even when I noticed a little mould on the side. I made myself BLTS and I didnt realize the bread had mold in it. Experts explain what happens if you eat mold, and how to handle moldy foods. WebAccidentally ate moldy bread. The moody carrots had me cracking up too!! A number of fungi or bacterium can grow on bread the most common examples are alimentary toxic aleukia, gangrenous ergotisms, so cheese having mold on it has nothing to do with there being listeria. What did you do? If left untreated, mold poisoning can cause further complications like respiratory problems and neurological Pregnant and accidentally ate moldy strawberries! Ate a piece of bread and thought, "this healthy bread tastes like crap w/o butter or something on it." Pregnant and accidentally ate moldy strawberries! I freeze my bread since that time. Of course, molds can still grow in the refrigerator (albeit much more slowly), but following these guidelines can help keep your eats fresh and fuzz-free for as long as possible. But i am freaked right out. Certain molds, though usually not the ones caused by a temporarily damp attic, can even bring on serious and chronic respiratory diseases. I put it in the oven for 5 minutes and realized it smells gross. Not quite true, penicillin can be made from certain types of bread, but it's a process, it's not like insant penicillin op you'll be ok This. . I looked and saw you article, was relieved to find this article. As you all know, being pregnant makes you crave strange things at odd times. These wheels of future fromage are then transported to level 2 where the whey is removed and the mold finishes the job, turning into a very slight blueish. A mold is microscopic fungus, says Dr. Craggs-Dino. Mold can cause infections, irritation of the respiratory tissues, and it can even bring on allergic reactions. But then I also thought that perhaps it molded BEFORE I put it in my refrigerator and I didnt notice it. But i think the worst that will happen is you get an upset tummy, baby should be fine. I agree toss the whole loaf and buy or bake fresh next time if you see any mold. Neither of these illnesses is caused by mold. Just ate mouldy bread by accident - so worried now :- ( wishing_on_a_star Posted 8/31/09 I was about halfway through eating a slice of bread this even when I noticed a little mould on the side. I promise that tomorrow will be a stupid-question free day. Marianne Gravely, a senior technical information specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture, recently They may also go the opposite route and prescribe something that causes diarrhea and vomiting to flush your system. But i am freaked right out. Hi Julz! Happy baking, If anyone wanted to know about eating moldy bread while preg j jlbelle Posted 5/18/12 Don't worry, you'll be fine! Last night, i walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( i cooked thursday) in the dark. In some cases, ingesting toxic mold can be fatal. so cheese having mold on it has nothing to do with there being listeria. Press J to jump to the feed. so cheese having mold on it has nothing to do with there being listeria. Will this harm the fetus? Should I go to the doctor? It depends on the type of bread you eat. Required fields are marked *. But I would mention it to your dr. a. So, I went to the fridge and just grabbed the whole container since we prewash our fruits before refrigerating them. I'm really worried and scared. people do alot worse when pregnant & it was only a tiny bit. OP's posts: Not sure if I ate any, but figured it wouldn't do much harm :/ pretty gross though! Will this harm the fetus? i almost died! If left untreated, mold poisoning can cause further complications like respiratory problems and neurological Do I need to see a doctor immediately? It's only natural to worry about every single thing when you're pregnant. Chances are it's not going to mess with an unborn fetus. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. MIchelle. First rule is to stay calm, always! It would be medically irresponsible to intentionally expose pregnant women to mold, then stand back and see what happens. Pregnancy, also know, Rene Felice Smith Is She Pregnant . When you eat a bite of toxic mold, though, effects can vary. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Believe me, all the hype about things harming pregnancy is made up. At the bottom there is a rather helpful listing on when mouldy food should be discarded or if you can cut the mould off. The type of mold that grows on bread and comes out green is known as Aspergillus. And Ive eaten quite a bunch of it. EWWW. It is very, very unlikely that you will get sick from eating mold. 22/09/2009 12:16. Do u know what i havent even thought about till this opps!i must be the worst mother ever lol. Michelle. WebHowever, in certain cases, the mold found on spoiled food could be dangerous, so if you suddenly develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, an elevated temperature, or diarrhea, you should immediately seek medical help. If you visibly find mold in your food, discard it immediately since youre not sure the kind of mold it is. I had no idea I had eaten mold at the time, I just felt miserable and had no idea why. tks, Hi, Felix! about 3 hours ago. This Is What Happens If You Accidentally Eat Mold Denise Mann, MS Miranda Manier Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 Medically reviewed by Elisabetta Politi, CDE, MPH, RD It's tempting to cut away mold and eat the rest of your food. I was slow at eating it, so I refrigerated it. Most molds are harmless. Mold can cause infections, irritation of the respiratory tissues, and it can even bring on allergic reactions. Women are advised to avoid certain foods in pregnancy due to things like Listeria and Salmonella. k. krisleigh625. listeria and mold are completely different. Symptoms can range from loss of appetite and loss of energy to a serious illness. This morning, i woke up, cut one up and noticed a piece of banana inside had mold on it : ( I just made them Thursday afternoon too, and they were sealed up in a tight ziplock bag. thoroughly before eating it in future! My doctor wasn't worried at all and stated mold wouldn't pass through to the baby. WebHowever, in certain cases, the mold found on spoiled food could be dangerous, so if you suddenly develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, an elevated temperature, or diarrhea, you should immediately seek medical help. Hi Sydney, I would never ever buy anything visibly mouldy and I would expect the shop to chuck it, if I found something mouldy (unless it's supposed to be mouldy of course). I WAS SNEEZING AND HAD SHORTNESS OF BREATH FOR AWHILE. People who eat mold may experience vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. I also dont think I actually ate any mold, cause I think I would have tasted it if I did. My biggest fear is throwing up, so my mind instantly said This is going to make you throw up I have been researching nonstop for the last 10 minutes, and when I came across your article I felt very relieved. xx, Isn't there a risk of getting listeria from it? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Not pleasant, but seeing as you're pregnant, you could then go to A&E and they would take care of you. As you all know, being pregnant makes you crave strange things at odd times. It is possible to cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems with moldy bread. If its bread that has been sitting in the refrigerator for a long time, you may not be able to tell the difference between good and bad mold. No, you will be fine. Michelle. Bread mold has penicillin in it! 12 weeks pregnant. I quickly looked on the Internet to find out what would happen. BTW, a tour of the caves at Roquefort-sur-Soulzon (FR) will reveal that the Penicillium roqueforti is cultivated by men and women in white lab coats, placed in a special plastic breathable bag of fine baguettes, and dangled in the lowest cave level so the spores can infect the raw SHEEP milk (up to 3% fat!!!) If i wake up in the middle of the night to pee and can't fall back asleep, I get this crazy hunger and if I don't put something in my stomach, I dry heave. Press J to jump to the feed. WebHowever, in certain cases, the mold found on spoiled food could be dangerous, so if you suddenly develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, an elevated temperature, or diarrhea, you should immediately seek medical help. I agree we should all try to create a better world for everyone. Moldy bread isnt exactly appetizing, but it doesnt mean you should try to scrub your tongue with a wire brush or race off to the hospital. The doctor may prescribe an anti-nausea medicine. I ate a bread that has no visible mold, but smells absolutely freaking horrible. Anyway thank you so much for writing this it really put my mid at ease. Rare, though. It would be medically irresponsible to intentionally expose pregnant women to mold, then stand back and see what happens. WebAccidentally ate moldy bread. Suitable for pregnant women, Pregnant State Incidental Definition . Not quite true, penicillin can be made from certain types of bread, but it's a process, it's not like insant penicillin. So, I walked to the kitchen, half asleep and only turned on the light under the microwave. Ate mouldy bread by accident. According to https://www.miofl.us/the-colors-of-mold/, purple mold is oftentimes dangerous as its associated with toxic pink mold, which produces mycotoxins that are harmful to your health. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. People who eat mold may experience vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. I shit my pants.. that was not related to eating moldy bread though. Try to just put it out of your mind until the morning when you talk to a professional (I know, easier said than done). If you accidentally drank mold while pregnant, dont beat yourself up about it too much. Thats why I love humankind as a species, I really love human beings. Ate mouldy bread by accident. even if it makes you sick, which it probably wont, it will just be a stomach thing and you'll both be fine. I ate moldy bread. I'm not in US, butI assume you are, so I found this article from USDA. I found out the apple juice I drank was recalled for mold. Hi Vince, Memo for moms blog about moms and babies menu. Been feeling a little uneasy the past few days anyway as I've had really bad itching at night (reason why I'm up at stupid o'clock!) Relax you're fine, in all likelyhood it wont even upset your stomach and it definitely wont reach the baby. If your food is moldy, discard it within a plastic bag directly into your trash can. during my 1st pregnancy i threw up day and night for 6mo. The mold was also likely surface mold or the whole berry would have squished in your hand because the mold causes it to rot. I didnt know is mold and I boiled a pot of soup and drank it. o hunny dont worry,i went round my nannys the other day & she made me a sandwich with moldy cheese in it.& im sad to say i had to eat it,shes 98 & it would have taken her ages to make & shed have loved feeding me & bump.i sneekily tried to pick it out but i defo ate some.me & bump r fine & it was weeks ago now hunny. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I did this when I was probably 28ish weeks-I made peanut butter toast and had just about finished when I saw mold on the loaf. WebIf you end up getting sick from eating bad bread, it will happen in a few hours. It's basically just more rotted fruit. I phoned , Make Me Pregnant Photo Editor . Should I go to the doctor? By heating the bread, you create an environment that allows the mold spores to spread more rapidly. I was really feeling panicked but I am going to take your advice and relax about it. but I don't think mouldy bread is on the list. Your email address will not be published. For the next 24 hours I was in the bathroom every 30 minutes expelling gross liquid from my bowels. Happy baking, I recently ate a toasted slice of moldy bread, I was in a hurry and didnt notice the mold at the time. Michelle. Registered in England. Marianne Gravely, a senior technical information specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture, recently Black mold is no good, but it usually causes respiratory issues. Since it's easier for mold to spread in softer foods because of the way it growswhether that's bread, cheese, meat, or dipsit should be thrown away ASAP. Thanks in advance. On the off chance you do have worsening symptoms that just wont quit; you should see a doctor right away. After that I ate my dinner but it required bread so it was hard. Mouldy bread is pretty much penicillin (or so my mum always says!) Thank you for writing this article. Preventing mold on your babys food is as simple as keeping it sealed properly and always throwing expired food away. If potential threats to my health, like mold does not compromise my brain health, Im sure thats going to be a possible endeavor. WebI accidentally ate moldy bread at the beginning of my pregnancy also. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Mold growth is very common. IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE MOLD ON DARK WHEAT BREAD. With that said, your stomach will hardly notice that youve eaten something gross such as mold, and it will be digested as usual. And yes, I would highly suggest so! I have just realsied I have eaten almost a whole slice of very mouldy bread - will this do me any harm and more importantly the baby I am about 25 weeks at the moment - I feel really sick but can't tell if I am just imagining if you know what I mean. Ate mouldy bread by accident. Hey, there, readers! I'd imagine eating a little bit won't hurt you or baby. 2022 BakingHow.com. but i didn't get sick or anything. If anyone wanted to know about eating moldy bread while preg j jlbelle Posted 5/18/12 Don't worry, you'll be fine!