Pink mold

Pink mold refers to several microbiological organisms, some of which are bacteria instead of molds:

• Aspergillus niger – species of mold that can cause pink mold on spoiled vegetables
• Fusarium ear blight – plant disease caused by Fusarium species
• Microdochium – genus that causes pink mold on wheat and other grasses
• Neurospora – genus of mold that can appear pink on bread
• Sporobolomyces salmonicolor – yeast that causes pink mold
• Serratia marcescens – a waterborne bacteria (not technically a mold) that is commonly found in bathrooms and damp rooms
• Trichothecium roseum – species of mold that causes pink mold on damaged nuts and fruits