How dangerous is mold at the bottom of container with fat
My friends from a farm gave me some clarified butter, about half a liter in a plastic container. I used it for some time, mostly for frying. A couple of days ago I saw mold spots at the bottom of the container. Obviously, this means that butter was not clarified properly and some non-fat components remained at the bottom.
What should I do with the butter? Is it unsafe? Or I am ok to use it if I don't touch a bottom level? Can I transfer untouched butter to another container?
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I would toss it. The only thing where it's generally considered safe to eat around the mold is hard cheeses. In general there will be mold spores in lower concentrations throughout the container, but you only see the areas with high concentration with your bare eyes. The lower concentrations can still make you ill.
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I would toss it. The only thing where it's generally considered safe to eat around the mold is hard cheeses. In general there will be mold spores in lower concentrations throughout the container, but you only see the areas with high concentration with your bare eyes. The lower concentrations can still make you ill.Can you wash a container that had mold?
White vinegar. Simple and safe, white vinegar has been shown to kill 82% of mold spores in studies. It works well with plastic bottles. Add straight and let sit overnight. Wash thoroughly in the morning and air dry.Should you throw away moldy Tupperware?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends throwing out leftovers within three to four days so mold doesn't have a chance develop. With a few common kitchen items, you can safely remove mold\u2014and any smells\u2014from your containers.How much mold exposure is dangerous?
There is no general guideline for how much mold exposure is harmful. The effects of mold exposure manifest differently in each person. For people who have asthma, are allergic to mold, or have weakened immune systems, just a small amount of exposure can be harmful.Is food mold dangerous to breathe?
Yes, some molds cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. And a few molds, in the right conditions, produce "mycotoxins," poisonous substances that can make you sick.Why Ticks Are So Hard To Kill
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