Consumption of the bread with fungal growth may cause food poisoning due to
A
Release of fungal toxin
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B
Release of acids
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C
Release of water
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Release of fungal toxin Molds on bread is a result of the fungal attack. The growth is affected by air and moisture and it can change the color, texture, and taste. It causes food poisoning in bread which is due to toxic produced by the fungus.
So, the correct option is 'Release of fungal toxin'.