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Discard Spoiled Foods to Avoid Toxic Health Risks
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- People should discard spoiled food to avoid health hazards from microbial toxins.
- Mold in plant-based foods like grains and nuts can produce aflatoxins linked to liver cancer.
- Meat spoilage is primarily caused by bacteria and can cause severe illnesses such as hemolytic uremic syndrome and food poisoning.
- Cheese benefits from controlled microbial growth.
- Unwanted molds can be toxic.
