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Exposure to toxic mold can cause serious health problems, but did you know it can also create a domino effect that makes you sensitive to some of the foods in your diet? Major allergic symptoms can reoccur after only a brief exposure to one of these substances.

When Food Becomes “Toxic”

Some foods have the potential to become mycotoxic due to possible mold contamination. In their book MOLD: The War Within, Kurt and Lee Ann Billings shared a list of food products that should be avoided if you have mold sensitivities.

Here are a few of the items that were included:

• Alcohol itself is a mycotoxin that comes from brewer’s yeast, and alcoholic beverages may contain other mycotoxins from fruits and grains.

• A 1993 study of peanuts found an astounding 24 types of fungi on the outside of the peanuts post-sterilization. Aflatoxin, a substance often found on peanuts, is a known cause of cancer.

• Mold is a component of many varieties of cheese. Some types, such as Gouda, incorporate yogurt-type cultures rather than fungus, making them a better option.

With some products, such as soy sauce, mold is involved in the production but isn’t listed in the ingredients, so you should become educated beyond food labels.

Reduce the Risk of Allergic Reactions with NYC Mold Treatment

Take control of your environment and make it as mold-free as possible. Stern Mold uses a proprietary NYC mold treatment system called MoldExterm that removes all traces of infestation and finishes with a polymer sealer to prevent future reoccurrence.

Contact us today to schedule a free mold inspection by our friendly and professionally-trained technicians.