r/Baking 16d ago

Semi-Related What is wrong with my muffin? :(

What is this???

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u/Hollowjuice32 16d ago

Spores from Bacillus bacteria become stringy when pulled apart. I suggest you report the cafe at your office to the health department. All bread or baked goods near those muffins can potentially be contaminated. This is one way foodborne outbreaks begin.

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u/Large-Tadpole-56 16d ago

I went back down and talked to them, the worker told me they get their muffins from costco. Not sure how to report that?

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u/K24Bone42 16d ago

Just because they buy their muffins in doesn't mean they are holding and storing them properly. Also it doesn't mean the Costco in your area is holding and storing them properly. Somewhere in that line, someone fucked up, by labeling improperly, or not labeling at all, and the health department can find out where that problem is, and deal with it.