What are “toxic” molds?
Some molds, such as aspergillus species and stachybotrys chatarum are known to produce potent toxins under certain circumstances. Aflotoxin B1 is perhaps the most well known and studied mycotoxins. It is one of the most potent carcinogens which can cause liver and lung cancer. Afoloxin B1 has been found in contaminated grains, peanut and other food stuffs.
Toxic molds such as stachybotrys, and aspergillus niger,can cause indoor air quality problems leading to allergies and sickness. Many times these problems are a result of airborne mycotoxins and mold spores. Toxic mold has become a huge problem for homeowners and insurance companies. One of the best ways to find out if your home has toxic mold or black mold is to have it inspected. of results and solutions. LA Mold Inspection was created to help provide toxic mold information, solutions, news, and help.
This term generally refers to only mold capable of producing mycotoxins, natural organic compounds that are capable of initiating a toxic response in vertebrates. However, all molds under proper conditions are capable of eliciting a negative health response in humans through other methods such as inflammation, allergy, or infection. The severity of the response depends upon the type and amount of mold present as well as the susceptibility and sensitivity of the individual experiencing mold exposure. It is believed that specific environmental conditions are needed for mycotoxins to be produced, however, the specific conditions that cause mycotoxin production are not yet fully understood.
