A DOCTOR has gone viral after warning people to throw out mouldy bread immediately – even if it affects just one slice. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, studied at Harvard University and shares his top tips for safely handling food. The expert has amassed 475,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd), where he shares his knowledge and experience.
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He previously revealed the common Christmas health problem that should never be ignored – heartburn – as this can be a sign of oesophageal cancer. And with leftovers galore soon to be filling households, there’ll be many looking to create the ultimate festive sandwich.
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Make sure to check your bread first, though, as Dr Sethi is warning people not to make a common mistake. Rather than throwing out only slices with signs of mould, you should get rid of the entire loaf instead, reports What's The Jam. “If you see green mould on your bread, toss it out," said Dr Sethi, 42, from California.
“Don’t even think about cutting off the mouldy part.”. The doctor explains that this “small mistake” can pose serious risk, especially for those with mould allergies or lung issues. “That green mould is actually a fungus, just like mushrooms in the forest, which may look small above the ground, but spread wildly beneath," he said.
