Mold Question

Hi all,

I just received a box of cigars that came.. from.. very far away, lets say. They were in transit for like a month, which is longer than I am used to. When I opened the box... one of the cigars had a few (like 3) spots of mold on the head.

I, of course, took the moldy cigar out, cleaned it and smoked it. Then I put the box in the freezer. Is there anything else I should do? Is it possible the rest of the box was contaminated? Should I quarantine? Will the freezing process help in this situation?

Thanks!

[bobarian]

Mold spores are everywhere, there is no way to keep your cigars in a completely clean environment. The best thing to do is keep your Rh below 70%. This will prevent any mold growth.

[Cornrow_Wallis]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Mold spores are everywhere, there is no way to keep your cigars in a completely clean environment. The best thing to do is keep your Rh below 70%. This will prevent any mold growth.

x2.

Any cigar has the potential to grow mold. Keep the storage conditions solid and they should be fine.

[sikk50]

Molds like herpes, it's always Gunna be there even if you can't see it. Just listen to what bob said

[chaase321]

Originally Posted by sikk50

Molds like herpes, it's always Gunna be there even if you can't see it. Just listen to what bob said

yeah you're just taking the chance that you won't get it!

[mosesbotbol]

I don't think freezing is going to stop mold, but it's a good idea to freeze boxes if you can to prevent beetle outbreaks. Mold is natural and a touch is not unwelcome on older cigars.