Let's play "Identify that Fungal Growth!" (possibly TMI)

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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OK I have a small refrigerator in my office, that I keep the interior of very clean. I had trouble with it icing up about 6 months ago, so I turned the dial to make it slightly warmer inside. I emptied the little tray under the freezer everyday for a month while it slowly defrosted. Then I forgot about the little tray.

Until today. Oh.My.God. A little liquid and several different species. And it’s been so long since my Microbiology that I need a little help here.

Floating…
…Several white rice size flecks
…1 big greeny-blue one about the size of a half dollar

On the bottom…
…MANY black slimy very small (some dislodged when liquid was poured out) thickly covered 1 corner (about 4 in square) and radiating out from there
…4 “blueberries” about 2 mm spheres (size and shape of blueberries) very jelly texture
…1 red quarter-size circle, slightly raised. Like a big blop of ketchup
Yes I cleaned it. And I’m leaving it out of the fridge overnight and letting cleaner soak in. Ew Ick Phooey. I think I’m bringing Clorox tomorrow.

Any assistance is appreciated. I didn’t think this was important enough to be in GQ. If it needs to be moved, I’m very sorry.

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Aren’t these more likely to be bacterial colonies than fungi?

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so funny that mangetout would reply to this question. After all, mangetout will eat anything.

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Well, they were in a dark refrigeratror at approximately 40-45 degrees F. They could be either bacteria or fungi.