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 # Always a Risk of Contamination
 
-Contamination occurs when another microorganism takes advantage of the gratuity you provide for your mycelium.
-There is always a risk of bacterial and mold contamination when it comes to mycelium.
+Contamination occurs when other microorganisms take advantage of the gratuity you provide for your mycelium.
+There is always a risk of bacteria and mold contamination when it comes to mycelium.
 
 While many guides do everything they can to reduce this risk, my approach is to make the methods quick, cheap, and simple.
 Contaminated spawn is easily discarded and replaced.