Eli5 As early stages of mold spreads on food (ex. bread, fruit) would getting rid of the “infected” area make it safe to eat?

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Eli5 As early stages of mold spreads on food (ex. bread, fruit) would getting rid of the “infected” area make it safe to eat?

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Eh. I drink about 3-4 smoothies per day made from bananas, pineapples, and strawberries and usually some strawberries have mold fuzz on a few which I typically just cut off, or, I’ll sometimes just throw them into the blender.
Haven’t gotten sick yet.