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10/14/2026

10/09/2026

“It’s a brand-new home” should never be the reason mold concerns get dismissed.

This one hits close to home. After navigating mold and remediation during our own new build, I know how exhausting it can be to advocate for your family in a place that was supposed to be a fresh start.

It’s also why I speak about this through MoldMend. Families deserve to understand what’s happening in their homes and have their concerns taken seriously.

FOX 13’s Allie Corey has reported on mold and construction defects in Tampa Bay homes, including an investigation by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Her post encourages affected homeowners to submit complaints so their experiences are documented.

If you’re dealing with mold or construction defects in your Florida home, please consider sharing your experience through the official complaint form below. Keep your photos, inspection reports, repair records, and written communications together to help explain what happened.

And if you’re buying or building: please don’t assume “new” means there can’t be moisture problems or mold. Independent inspections and qualified mold assessments when concerns arise can help you make informed decisions.

You are not being difficult by asking questions. You are advocating for your home and your family.

Florida Attorney General consumer complaint form

Read the FOX 13 investigation

Please share this with your neighborhood groups and anyone buying, building, or navigating similar issues. Someone may need this information and not know where to turn.

Tampa Bay Mold Support & Wellness Community | MoldMend

FOX 13 investigates dangerous defects in new home construction.

04/22/2026

Killing mold isn’t the goal. ❌

Both live and dead mold spores can affect your health.
✔️ Viable spores = can grow under the right conditions
✔️ Non-viable spores = can’t grow… but can still cause harm

Here’s where it gets tricky 👇

🔬 Microscopy can detect spores…but can’t tell if they’re alive or dead

🧫 Petri dish (culture) tests can grow viable spores…but not all viable spores will grow in lab conditions

👉 Translation: No single test tells the whole story which is why testing is only one piece of the puzzle.

And more importantly…“dead mold” isn’t harmless.

That’s why the goal is never to kill mold…it’s to remove it.

Want to learn more about nonculturable testing methods like air testing, tape lifts, swabs, and MSQPCR (ERMI) sampling?

We break it all down with Indoor Environmental Professional Jessica McQuade.

▶️ Watch now: https://changetheairfoundation.org/from-air-tests-to-ermi-understanding-mold-testing-for-your-home/

🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-87-from-air-tests-to-ermi-understanding-mold/id1729207728?i=1000761194587

04/15/2026

So very excited for this opportunity 🥰🥰🥰