Why does my pineapple have a red spot?

The problem with your pineapple appears to be Marbling caused by the bacterial disease Erwinia herbicola. Erwinia is a very common bacteria in our environment and is not a disease that produces problematic toxins. So you and your family should be fine. The circular below from Hawaii describes this disease.Click to see full answer. Considering this, how can you tell if a pineapple is bad?Some common traits of bad pineapples are brown leaves on the crown and a soft wet bottom with the rest of the body drying out and looking old or brown. The sweet aroma will also disappear as the fruit begins to ferment and be replaced by a a more pungent sour smell that is closer to the smell of vinegar. what does mold on pineapple look like? Some telltale signs that a whole pineapple has started to spoil include: Mold is growing on its leaves or body; white spots on the leaves are usually fungus. It is soft and pliable to the touch or has soft spots. It smells vinegary, pungent, fermented or sour, especially near the bottom. People also ask, can you get sick from bad pineapple? Pineapple food poisoning is possible. The skin of a pineapple can be contaminated by bacteria such as staphylococcus and then transferred to the edible parts when being cut. Staph food poisoning can occur as soon as 30 mins after eating and symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and stomach ache.Is it safe to eat overripe pineapple?Overripe fruits, on the other hand, have drooping and dried leaves, softer skin and fruit that has soft or brown areas, but they are still safe to eat. Throw away your pineapple after 5 days in the refrigerator or if the brown areas also have whitish dots, which indicate that mold is beginning to grow.