The term “pink mold” covers several types of microscopic organisms you might find growing in the damp, dark corners of your home, such as cupboards or drawers. The common name is “pink mold,” but it might surprise you to know that it is actually bacteria. One of the most common is “Serratia marcescens,” but “Aureobasidium pullulans” and “Fusarium” are also able to form a visible pink or orange film. These three bacterial species grow mostly in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or kit