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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It depends on the food. For example if you have a block of a hard cheese like cheddar that has mold on part of it you can just cut the moldy part off and you’ll probably be fine. However with a soft cheese like brie that would not be the case. It depends on the food, how moldy it is, and how sensitive your stomach is.