…but were afraid to ask.
Danielle Downs
Danielle Downs at the Farmers’ Almanac writes a well-researched and user-friendly article about mold and mold removal, specifically addressing the toxic molds that can cause or make worse multiple chemical sensitivity in people who are exposed.
Mold comes in every color, texture, and style imaginable. A Mold Test Kit is the only sure way to know what kind of mold is growing. The color and appearance can be difficult to differentiate because of the variety of molds. When the media use the terms “Black Mold” or “Toxic Mold,” they are usually referring to Stachbotrys. Both media terms are misleading, because many molds are black and many molds produce toxins. Further, Stachbotrys is not always black, but is sometime green, gray, or brown, depending upon its food source.
Stachybotrys has the ability to produce mycotoxins that are extremely toxic, suspected carcinogens, and immunosuppressive. Exposure to these mycotoxins can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and dermal exposure. . Long term exposure has shown that Stachybotrys and Chaetomium can destroy the myelin sheath, leading to autoimmune disease. These are the only two fungi that can also be linked to MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity).
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