Damping off is caused by pythium bacteria that you cannot see. The mold is a coincidence, although both the mold and the bacteria might prefer similar environments.
I usually toss anything that falls over. As far as what will happen to the other seedlings, I don't think there is any way to tell. I get damping off the worst when it is cold and wet. I also have it in my high tunnel in a low spot that does not drain well.
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