im no pro though!! You should be fine. The MOLD is in you and theres no getting it out. As a result, its crucial to know what to eat and what not to eat while pregnant. A number of fungi or bacterium can grow on bread the most common examples are alimentary toxic aleukia, gangrenous ergotisms, Preventing mold on your babys food is as simple as keeping it sealed properly and always throwing expired food away. Im 23 weeks and a few minutes ago i was eating a peach and got to the middle and the seed fell open and there was mold all in it. Pregnant and accidentally ate moldy strawberries! The toxins ( if the said mould contains them) could possibly harm the foetus but that's if you ate it on regular basis. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/molds-on-food-are-they-dangerous_/ct_index. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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 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. If I hadnt noticed the mold with the last bite, I wouldnt have even known. OP's posts: Can my baby ACTUALLY get food poisoning if I dont have it and die? Preventing mold on your babys food is as simple as keeping it sealed properly and always throwing expired food away. Thanks for all the lovely advice. I'm just so worried now that it will harm my baby. I think you have to avoid nuts, don't you. IT TASTED KIND OF STRONG BUT I DID NOT SEE ANY MOLD ON IT. The MOLD is in you and theres no getting it out. Your email address will not be published. I am 11 weeks pregnant for the very first time in my life with my very first child! If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. 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. Please help! Eating mouldy bread just does not help! I'm not in US, butI assume you are, so I found this article from USDA. Symptoms can range from loss of appetite and loss of energy to a serious illness. 1 comment 50% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Sometimes I can't even go down the bread isle from the moldy smellsuggghhh. Just call me, I can smell mold from a MILE away!!! Ate mouldy bread by accident. COULD BE FROM THE NERVES OF FINDING OUT WHAT AN IDIOTIC THING I HAD JUST DONE. Nothing a doctor can do. a. By heating the bread, you create an environment that allows the mold spores to spread more rapidly. This. Michelle. What to do When Accidentally Ate Moldy Bread, What to do if You Accidentally Eat Moldy Bread. When I was pregnant with mty daughter, I had a trifle from the canteen. But then I also thought that perhaps it molded BEFORE I put it in my refrigerator and I didnt notice it. In some cases, ingesting toxic mold can be fatal. is there any medication? I'm just so worried now that it will harm my baby. I spotted it out and within minutes I went into an anaphylactic reaction because I am allergic to penicillin. I had no idea I had eaten mold at the time, I just felt miserable and had no idea why. Should I go to the doctor? All rights reserved. Jul 31, 2019 at 7:35 AM. WebIf you end up getting sick from eating bad bread, it will happen in a few hours. Not sure if I ate any, but figured it wouldn't do much harm :/ pretty gross though! The toxins ( if the said mould contains them) could possibly harm the foetus but that's if you ate it on regular basis. 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. I feel so teary at the thought of having done something that could harm my baby :(. The good news is, eating a little bit of moldy bread likely isnt going to harm you you will likely just feel a little nauseous. What did you do? The environment of your stomach is so harsh and acidic that most fungus and molds will be destroyed on contact. 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. I'm just so worried now that it will harm my baby. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Really, the only possible way this could happen is if you ate a ton of moldy bread with Mycotoxins. So long as youre not putting poisons such as tobacco or vast quantities of caffeine into your body, your baby will be fine. I ate mould bread by mistake yesterday my stomach is running since in the morning so I think the poison is coming out. WebAnswer (1 of 23): Too late my friend. Not pleasant, but seeing as you're pregnant, you could then go to A&E and they would take care of you. I bought a loaf of gluten free raisin bread. Hi Sydney, Thank you so much for your very helpful iinfo.. My husband ate two slices of a small oblong fruit and nut loaf toasted arghhh. Hoping for the best this time, too. Makes me wonder how many other disgusting things Ive accidentally eaten over the years. I had a MC in June and am totally paranoid. k. krisleigh625. Now Im a little worried since I read that the ENTIRE loaf is affected, AND that toasting actually makes it worse! 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. 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. isn't mouldy bread where penacilin comes from. Press J to jump to the feed. No, you will be fine. Molds LOVE good cooking and a well-made loaf. Marianne Gravely, a senior technical information specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture, recently Relax you're fine, in all likelyhood it wont even upset your stomach and it definitely wont reach the baby. Let me know! It spreads throughout you body and attaches itself to literally every cell. Certain molds, though usually not the ones caused by a temporarily damp attic, can even bring on serious and chronic respiratory diseases. The first thing the MOLD does is propagatevery quickly. I did the same thing, ate 6 pieces of moldy bread and after it i realised. People on here must think I'm a nut for all the stupid questions.:o. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. I am 11 weeks pregnant for the very first time in my life with my very first child! If anyone wanted to know about eating moldy bread while preg j jlbelle Posted 5/18/12 Don't worry, you'll be fine! I felt sick at the though and panicky so hubby suggested I try to throw it up - which I did. Michelle, Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits, but Im not sure if it would help in this situation. 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. Lowers the risk of allergic reactions. 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. Should i call my doctor? You're fine. I am trying my best and will continue to do so, but I guess all this stress is worse than a little mould! In fact, you dont really need to do anything, especially if you have a healthy immune system. Not so fast! What color was the mold? I feel so stupid for being careless! Michelle. k. krisleigh625. These types of allergies are not common, though, and they shouldnt be life-threatening. Oh Dear. Bread mold has penicillin in it! Youre definitely ok mama! Gross. Ate mouldy bread by accident. 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. She has one sister, mo, Is Jlo Pregnant With A Rod's Baby . Help! It depends on the type of bread you eat. As PPs have said should be fine. Said the worst that would happen is I might get an upset stomach and possibly vomit, but it won't harm the baby in any way. Toss the whole loaf and buy fresh! I am 11 weeks pregnant for the very first time in my life with my very first child! However, it usually depends on the type of mold you eat because some of them are more dangerous and can cause a serious illness. I'm just so worried now that it will harm my baby. Today same happen and I ran to brush my teeth and called my sister to alert her in case I have to return to the ER, I am now 74 and scarred. Listeria is VERY rare!!! And then what we see growing on things like fruits, vegetables and jelly are the spores. 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. they are better off in the fridge. You might throw up just because you discovered you just ate the mold. NO GREEN SPOTTED MOLDY SIGHTS. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. If youre still curious about what to do when you accidentally ate moldy bread, check out these frequently asked questions below. 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. Read more about me, why I created this site, and what youll learn here. 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. My daughter is throwing up due to suspected moldy bread. So, I went to the fridge and just grabbed the whole container since we prewash our fruits before refrigerating them. I ate moldy yogurt in my first pregnancy also freaked out and called the doctor. At the bottom there is a rather helpful listing on when mouldy food should be discarded or if you can cut the mould off. Black mold is no good, but it usually causes respiratory issues. If youre struggling with persisting symptoms, call your doctor right away. MIchelle, I took a bite of moldy bread, but I spit it out once I turned it over in my hand and saw the mold lol. As you all know, being pregnant makes you crave strange things at odd times. Not so fast! I was still concerned and read this article. and you're not hurting your LO by eating mold. Doctor said it would not hurt you or baby at all. 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. Experts explain what happens if you eat mold, and how to handle moldy foods. I hope youre feeling better now, and Im glad your husband spotted it before any more of it was eaten! WebAccidentally ate moldy bread. Not quite true, penicillin can be made from certain types of bread, but it's a process, it's not like insant penicillin. a. it still grosses me out thinking about it. I guess mu stomach is made of steel. If this was dangerous, it would be widely known and reflected in food safety regulations. Eating moldy bread wont kill you and shouldnt even make you feel sick beyond a little bit of nauseousness. Due to the stomachs harsh and acidic environment, you will digest a bit of mold like anything else. I feel fine, my heart is racing a thousand beats per minute (not literally), but thats probably more mentally induced.