Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Burnt-looking chips are infected with throat mold making them unsafe to eat
“Burnt-looking chips are infected with a specific “throat mold” making them unsafe to eat”
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What we can confirm
The claim is false: reputable fact-checks and medical commentary report that there is no recognized "throat mold" causing burnt-looking chips, and the dark/burnt appearance is attributed to overcooking or browning during frying rather than mold contamination.[1][2][3]
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Checked July 1, 2026
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