Foodborne IllnessQuestion 20 of 320
A manager finds mold on a block of cheddar cheese and on a loaf of bread. Which statement about fungi (molds and yeasts) is correct?
a.All mold is harmless and can simply be scraped off any food
b.Yeasts are always dangerous pathogens
c.Mold only grows in the freezer
d.Some molds produce toxins, so moldy soft/high-moisture foods should be discarded
Explanation
Some molds produce dangerous mycotoxins, so moldy soft foods, breads, and high-moisture items should be thrown out; only certain hard cheeses can have mold trimmed at least an inch away. Not all mold is harmless, mold does not require the freezer to grow, and most yeasts spoil food rather than cause infection.
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