Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do?

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by Kyle Hunter

This is the first box I have ever ordered, but I am on a quest to find a simple solution if there is one. Of the top 13 sticks, all but one appear to have mold and I am afraid to look at the bottom 12. What is the best course of action to take?

(edit) And of course I accidentally post in Habanos Discussion as opposed to All Cigar Discussion.

Your edit may impact what course of action, if any, I would suggest. If it were me it depends on ....(a) if from overseas and there was no mold on the feet I would notify the vendor to let him know, but wipe it off and smoke 'em. (b) if it was shipped domestically I would notify the vendor and ask him how he would like to handle it...but to your satisfaction (if you want them replaced, expect them to be).

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[markem]

That particular white mold is the variety that exists in the air around us and is quite harmless. Since it hasn't penetrated the foot and isn't green/blue, just lightly wipe off the sticks (I use a dry washcloth) and then go ahead and smoke them.

If you plan to store them for a long time, I would recommend putting them in either 5-finger bags or regular zip-locks with the closure sealed. This way you can see if the mold will reappear (unlikely, I would guess). If no new mold in a few weeks, I would guess that you are clear to move them into the regular storage without the zip locks. Btw, it is just fine to store sticks long term in the 5-finger bags.

Looks like plume....