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Moldy food isn't always dangerous, expert says: spit it out
A German survey of one thousand people found nearly one in three cut mold off food and eat the rest; the expert's advice cost nothing.
On air: Chip Darnell on Best of BBNPublished
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- First reported by New York Post: “Moldy food isn’t always dangerous, expert says: ‘Spit it out and move on with your day’”, with reporting from WFLA and Today.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 5:34 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell.
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- New York PostMoldy food isn’t always dangerous, expert says: ‘Spit it out and move on with your day’
- WFLACan you cut a moldy spot off a fruit or vegetable and eat it? facts used on air
- TodayWhat happens if you eat mold? Food safety experts share which types to avoid most facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Barnaby TolliverSpit it out. Then move on with your day. We call it the Spit Protocol, as a deliverable, it's a two-phase engagement.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's what the expert said, and it was in the headline.
Barnaby TolliverDr. Labus gave you a sentence. We give you a slide. Phase two is the moving on, billed separately.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSeparately. So what do I pay for the moving on?
Barnaby TolliverStrictly as a deliverable, eight thousand. Minimum. Moving on is harder than spitting, Chip, ask anyone who's tried.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEight thousand.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe USDA says on cheddar or parmesan, cut at least one inch below the mold. Is that in your protocol?
Barnaby TolliverThat's our premium tier, as a deliverable, twelve thousand. One inch of cheese, fully scoped, with a laminated ruler.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFair enough. The German survey found only forty-six point nine percent knew cooking doesn't destroy mold toxins. Is that your market?
Barnaby TolliverThe other fifty-three percent are my pipeline. Let me hold up the slide again, because it really is a beautiful slide.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo your firm charges four thousand an hour, the expert charged me nothing, and I'm the one who got to keep the apple.
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