Whether you're working to prevent black mold from growing in your home or remediating an existing problem, here are facts you need to know Dead mold is still allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic. The U.S. EPA also says: Biocides are toxic to humans. This is all part of their "misinformation" strategy to hide the truth about the health effects of mold. The story about toxic mold whether black, white, or orange is more complex than most people know. We give you the facts. The truth is, all molds, even nontoxic types such as Chaetomium and Mucor (the ones that colonize your shower), can make you sick. In fact, nontoxic molds are most likely to make you ill, because they're much more common, says mold expert Jay Portnoy, MD, an allergist at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. But what is the REAL truth about black mold? Learn what the latest science says about mold and its health risks. We'll also weigh in with our industry experience Think you know a lot of facts about mold? Scared about mold? Confused? Let us set the record straight on some common mold related "facts Unmasking The Truth About Mold. It all started in the first apartment that I ever moved into. The Warwicks (it even sounds creepy). It was an old The term toxic mold is not accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. Hazards presented molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house.
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