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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No, because the mold has grown much deeper/farther than what you can see, like how the visible part of an iceberg is much smaller than the underwater part out of sight.