Time for a TUMS. You guessed it, TUMS is made in St. Louis. Or how about a cold beverage: Fitzâs Root Beer, located in The Loop, uses a vintage 1940âs bottling line that turns out a bottle a second. Thereâs also Vess Soda, Thomas Coffee, Ronnoco, Schlafly, and Kraftig, all from STL.
Two of the better-known toxic molds include Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold), which can cause everything from headaches to cancer, and Aspergillus, which can cause severe lung infections, or progress to whole-body infections. Mold is particularly dangerous for infants and children.
What effects does breathing black mold have on the body? A: Black mold produces toxins called mycotoxins that can irritate the skin and air passages following exposure, notes MedicineNet. Severe reactions, such as difficulty breathing, may also develop, although this is uncommon. Allergic reactions, such as sneezing, tearing, coughing and wheezing, are the most common bodily effects related to mold exposure. Continue Reading. Black mold is greenish-black in color and typically found indoors.