about 3 hours ago. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. EWWW. 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. But I did worry and when I asked I was told that bread mould was not a dangerous type. Also, never assume that moldy food is safe after youve scraped the visible mold away. It is possible to cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems with moldy bread. Mold growth is very common. Happy baking, What should I do? Mouldy bread is pretty much penicillin (or so my mum always says!) 1 comment 50% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. However, it usually depends on the type of mold you eat because some of them are more dangerous and can cause a serious illness. Not quite true, penicillin can be made from certain types of bread, but it's a process, it's not like insant penicillin. I probably gave my stomach a tough time. Not pleasant, but seeing as you're pregnant, you could then go to A&E and they would take care of you. Consulting with the medical professionals in my life, it seems like most of your standard accidentally ate food molds (bread, fruit, etc) are of little concern. I put it in the oven for 5 minutes and realized it smells gross. It would be medically irresponsible to intentionally expose pregnant women to mold, then stand back and see what happens. By the time I'd pretty much finished it, I noticed that all the other buns are faintly moldy!!!! I ate a bread that has no visible mold, but smells absolutely freaking horrible. Pregnant and accidentally ate moldy strawberries! Should i call my doctor? It is possible to cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems with moldy bread. WebIf you end up getting sick from eating bad bread, it will happen in a few hours. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. I agree that OP most likely will be just fine, and I've never heard of a baby in the womb getting food poisoning (and I don't think you get food poisoning from mould?). and you're not hurting your LO by eating mold. Michelle. Otherwise those of us with penicillin allergies would be up a creek. Neither of these illnesses is caused by mold. 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. Next time, get a fresh loaf so you can feel confident and at ease eating your toast. I've been such a panicker since I got pregnant. 1 comment 50% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment 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. All that being said, reading this article made me feel awesome. 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Mold growth is very common. 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 think you have to avoid nuts, don't you. How is your niece? Try not to though, you'll be fine. Did you get sick? Luckily I threw one corner of the toast in the trash and my husband saw the mold on the toast and thats how we discovered that I was feeling sick because I ate moldy bread. I ate about 6 pieces of breaks without realizing it was expired because I was to stupid to realize it was So a one-off munching on a bit of mold will in worse case give you upset stomach etc. It tasted VERY ripe but not to the point of being rancid and rotten. If you visibly find mold in your food, discard it immediately since youre not sure the kind of mold it is. The arcticke says mold usually can't penetrate cheddar so you can actually cut off the moldy end and still eat the other part that's still good. Im so glad to hear you didnt get sick! Last night, I walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( I cooked Thursday) in the dark. I took my temp n it read 101.0..im asthamic n have allergis whay should i do? When I was pregnant with mty daughter, I had a trifle from the canteen. It tasted fine and I am still kicking. Happy baking, 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 ate moody baby carrots. For the next 24 hours I was in the bathroom every 30 minutes expelling gross liquid from my bowels. Oh Dear. You'll be fine, hon. Im glad to hear that everything turned out OK. No worries. Is moldy bread that has a purple color dangerous? Mycotoxins can lead to nausea, cramping, and vomiting, Chapman points out. Essentially, this is what you should do if you accidentally eat moldy bread: Its true that you might feel some nauseousness, but its likely not due to the mold itself. In conclusion, I wouldnt worry at all if I were you. Someone please help me, these people barely ate a bite of toast, I ate the entire thing, the 6 entire pieces of bread. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! The toxins ( if the said mould contains them) could possibly harm the foetus but that's if you ate it on regular basis. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! so I wouldn't worry - ifanything you've just kept any bugs at bay! Im freaking out. Good article! Now I know just to throw it away. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Have you ever eaten a bite of moldy bread? I did not get sick =), Hi Dana! Share your stories with us in the comment section! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. And then what we see growing on things like fruits, vegetables and jelly are the spores. Anyway, I looked at all of the slices, and finally the very last piece and the heel piece at the end did not have mold, so I toasted them both and ate them!! k. krisleigh625. Your email address will not be published. Sorry, had to say it! Ingesting moldy bread likely will not harm you, but that doesnt mean you should risk it. Im so happy to hear you didnt get sick. A number of fungi or bacterium can grow on bread the most common examples are alimentary toxic aleukia, gangrenous ergotisms, It was probably because of the fact that I threw the breads in the dustbin thats in the dining table, their smells mustve made me think the food tastes bad. Once attached it begins to transform the cell into dough. As long as you don't eat lunch meat, you should be just fine! As you all know, being pregnant makes you crave strange things at odd times. I was really feeling panicked but I am going to take your advice and relax about it. However, the dinner also tasted moldy and bad like the bread too so I couldnt finish it. You may have a little bit of a sour stomach later but that will be all. When the tda, Flashing Smiley Face On Ovulation Test Pregnant, Pros And Cons Of Tdap Vaccine While Pregnant. Accidentally ate moldy bread : ( l lovealways31 Posted 2/23/13 Last night, I walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( I cooked Thursday) in the dark. k. krisleigh625. and have to go in for liver function blood tests to make sure its not Obs Colestatis (think thats what its called!). Memo for moms blog about moms and babies menu. MIchelle, My Niece ate some bread Im assuming was moldy she has been throwing up should I call her doctor. 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. Yes, and they also increase your chances of getting pregnant in the first place:), Awwww, thanks for all your replies guys and gals - I'm a total muppet at times. Remember - mould is a fungus, like mushrooms, Listeria is a bacteria. 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. The toxins ( if the said mould contains them) could possibly harm the foetus but that's if you ate it on regular basis. I accidentally ate a piece the other morning. Preventing mold on your babys food is as simple as keeping it sealed properly and always throwing expired food away. I'm not in US, butI assume you are, so I found this article from USDA. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I am 22 weeks and just realized I ate moldy cheese although it was little in quality I m worried now what shall I do ? I'm terrible - I eat runny eggs, eat peanuts and have a very occasional glass of wine. I didnt realize until after I ate the 3rd slice. 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. I did not get sick from it nor did I get nauseated from it. I felt sick at the though and panicky so hubby suggested I try to throw it up - which I did. Suitable for pregnant women, Pregnant State Incidental Definition . 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. pls dont panic its probubly worse for the baby that ur stressing than the silly bit of fungus that u ate. Also, never assume that moldy food is safe after youve scraped the visible mold away. 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'd imagine eating a little bit won't hurt you or baby. She told me not to worry at all and I drank most of the bottle, I noticed the other day after I had shredded and eaten some cheddar cheese that the other end was moldy. This bad mold grows on a wide variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables; bread; lunch meat; jams and jellies; sauces and condiments; and dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. However, you dont have to make yourself throw up after eating moldy bread. What do I do?? She has one sister, mo, Is Jlo Pregnant With A Rod's Baby . I feel so stupid for being careless! It would be medically irresponsible to intentionally expose pregnant women to mold, then stand back and see what happens. I phoned , Make Me Pregnant Photo Editor . How long does it take to get food poisoning from moldy bread? When you eat a bite of toxic mold, though, effects can vary. Should I go to the doctor? Dont worry about it! Hi I did something similar and ate a hamburger bun but dont know if it had mold on it but some of the other ones had mold on them. Rare, though. so i had a purple one at work. Noticed mold.on it, lucky she didnt est it, but I had eaten most of it, I instantly panicked, so I took my anxiety medication to calm me down. Pregnant and accidentally ate moldy strawberries! but I don't think mouldy bread is on the list. I thought eating the mouldy bread made you pregnant. Welcome to BakingHow.com. Relax. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. My daughter found it after I had sprinkled and consumed it. Otherwise those of us with penicillin allergies would be up a creek. If you accidentally drank mold while pregnant, dont beat yourself up about it too much. All rights reserved. It spreads throughout you body and attaches itself to literally every cell. If left untreated, mold poisoning can cause further complications like respiratory problems and neurological i was told to drink a gateraid once a day. Thats why I recommend trying to take your mind off of it ASAP. I'm betting you'll be fine, though. Obviously threw the rest out and left my OB a voicemail. Certain molds, though usually not the ones caused by a temporarily damp attic, can even bring on serious and chronic respiratory diseases. I NEVER HAD ANY STOMACH DISCOMFORT BUT FELT A FEW TIMES LIKE THROWING UP. Mycotoxins can lead to nausea, cramping, and vomiting, Chapman points out. [Deleted User] Posts: 4,462 Forum Member 25/11/08 - 10:14 #1 I'm such a spam. Will this affect the baby, or just make me ill. This would mean that your remark that toasting helps incubate mold might be in error, if you mean that we are using the two-slice old-fashioned toaster. 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. WebI accidentally ate moldy bread at the beginning of my pregnancy also. Not sick just feel little short of breath. listeria and mold are completely different. I am 11 weeks pregnant for the very first time in my life with my very first child! 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!) Should I go to the hospital? A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Makes me wonder how many other disgusting things Ive accidentally eaten over the years. I but a bagel 3x before i noticed the mold 15 mnts later vomit like crazy woke up at 5am this morning o habe chills n headache n my tummy hurts but not so bad. It is unlikely that your baby will become sick after accidentally eating moldy bread; however, it can happen. I did something similar with a tortilla one time, so youre definitely not alone. There is such a small chance of this occurring. My daughter is throwing up due to suspected moldy bread. If you visibly find mold in your food, discard it immediately since youre not sure the kind of mold it is. In some cases, ingesting toxic mold can be fatal. Ate mouldy bread by accident. 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. So I wouldn't worry either. 71 funniest pregnancy memes, Pros And Cons Of Tdap Vaccine While Pregnant . Oh, hey, last weekend I drank pop out of an bottle that had been opened and left in my car for 2+ weeks, and I turned out a-ok as well. I hope brushing my teeth teeth and the fact that I tried not to swallow even the saliva helps. I went to get a slice this morning, and noticed it was all moldy! Not sure if I ate any, but figured it wouldn't do much harm :/ pretty gross though! I came in night and had a few bites. I was so worried, but nothing happened. It is possible to cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems with moldy bread. Symptoms can range from loss of appetite and loss of energy to a serious illness. Like the others I would suggest this won't hurt you or baby. Bread mold has penicillin in it! But Im not certain, maybe the food was gone bad too. If you accidentally eat a bite or two of moldy bread, dont panic. Hi Mercy, Here is a list of possible adverse effects to eating moldy bread and their symptoms: Allergic reaction Headache Facial swelling Rash Difficulty breathing Congestion Anaphylaxis Loss of consciousness Asthma attack Wheezing I did the same thing, ate 6 pieces of moldy bread and after it i realised. What to do When Accidentally Ate Moldy Bread, What to do if You Accidentally Eat Moldy Bread. Bread mold has penicillin in it! Fetal paralysis allergy symptoms accidental mold ingestion leading to dehydration. Michelle. Okay, tossing an entire batch of bread because one piece had mold sounds like a big waste of money and food. people do alot worse when pregnant & it was only a tiny bit. Remember that this is very unlikely, though, and tends only to occur when someone has consumed large amounts of moldy bread. Here is a list of possible adverse effects to eating moldy bread and their symptoms: Allergic reaction Headache Facial swelling Rash Difficulty breathing Congestion Anaphylaxis Loss of consciousness Asthma attack Wheezing So glad I could put your mind at (somewhat) ease. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I LOOKED AT THE BREAD AGAIN AND SMELLED IT AND IT DID NOT SMELL ANY DIFFERENT THEN WHEN I PURCHASED IT. WebAnswer (1 of 23): Too late my friend. Your fine. Not quite true, penicillin can be made from certain types of bread, but it's a process, it's not like insant penicillin. But i think the worst that will happen is you get an upset tummy, baby should be fine. I'm just so worried now that it will harm my baby. Michelle. I feel fine, my heart is racing a thousand beats per minute (not literally), but thats probably more mentally induced. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. You don't get food poisoning from mould, you get it from bacteria. Just this morning I heard that I have to be very careful what I eat because if I eat something bad the baby can get food poisoning and die! From what I understand, if god forbid I got listeria from it (I feel fine), it affects the placenta and thats how it can cause risk to the fetus. Yes, moldy bread probably wont kill you, but that doesnt mean you should try eating it willy nilly. In some cases, ingesting toxic mold can be fatal. Happy baking, Thank you for posting. Believe me, all the hype about things harming pregnancy is made up. Certain molds, though usually not the ones caused by a temporarily damp attic, can even bring on serious and chronic respiratory diseases. Accidentally ate moldy bread : ( l lovealways31 Posted 2/23/13 Last night, I walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( I cooked Thursday) in the dark. (You must log in or sign up to post here. If anyone wanted to know about eating moldy bread while preg j jlbelle Posted 5/18/12 Don't worry, you'll be fine! No, you will be fine. But it wasnt anything I needed to rush to the ER for, thank goodness. A mold is microscopic fungus, says Dr. Craggs-Dino. 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. Eating moldy bread can cause certain problems. Doctor said it would not hurt you or baby at all. 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. So, dont think that just because you toast your moldy bread, its good to go. 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 would mention it to your dr. I very much doubt it will even make you ill . :D, http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/pregnancy/whenyrpregnant/#cat226049. The first thing the MOLD does is propagatevery quickly. I did this in my first pregnancy at about 11 weeks happy to report that ds is absolutely fine and it had no effect at all. im no pro though!! Youre very welcome. Thanks Kizzie. Even if it gave you a tummy ache (which is unlikely), the placenta is very efficient at protecting your baby form bad stuff. Press J to jump to the feed. or I'll be fine if I don't get any food poisoning, I just accidentally ate grated parm cheese that had mold in the bag. Doctor said it would not hurt you or baby at all. You'd have to breathe in the mold to cause respiratory problems, so you should be good on that front. Read more about me, why I created this site, and what youll learn here. 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. WebIf you end up getting sick from eating bad bread, it will happen in a few hours. Even if you get diarrhea it's not likely to affect the baby. Happy baking, These types of allergies are not common, though, and they shouldnt be life-threatening. If youre questioning whether or not a food is still good, it probably is not. Happy baking, AFTER AND HAD A TERRIBLE TASTE IN MY MOUTH. Happy baking, It is a fact, sadly for all those hypochondriacs out there and their silly medical alarmists with advanced degrees in anti-tradition and experience, that our friend the molds and bacteria are only dangerous when out of balance with the body or are those well-known toxins found in certain fungi, etc. Do I need to see a doctor immediately? Sorry for the unsolicited advice! 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. I FELT SICK TO MY STOMACH ABOUT TEN MIN. 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. even if it makes you sick, which it probably wont, it will just be a stomach thing and you'll both be fine. However, it usually depends on the type of mold you eat because some of them are more dangerous and can cause a serious illness. Accidentally ate moldy bread : ( l lovealways31 Posted 2/23/13 Last night, I walked to the kitchen to grab a banana muffin ( I cooked Thursday) in the dark. I WAS SNEEZING AND HAD SHORTNESS OF BREATH FOR AWHILE. 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 just unwittingly ate some mouldy bread - I thought it tasted a bit funny but it didn't register at the time as I only bought it on saturday. I had no idea I had eaten mold at the time, I just felt miserable and had no idea why. I dont recommend trying to eat it to get rid of any ailments, though. 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