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Some mold is perfectly safe to eat and, in some cases, even desirable (the classic example would be cheeses made with mold, such as blue, Brie, Camembert, and Gorgonzola). Other molds can be quite toxic and may produce allergic reactions and respiratory problems, or produce poisonous substances called mycotoxins.
Mouldy nuts are particularly dangerous because they harbour a fungus called Aspergillus flavus. Image caption This is probably too mouldy to be consumed, even toasted. This fungus, says Hickey, produces one of the most deadly toxins known to humankind. The toxin accumulates in the liver and can cause liver cancer.