Popular Foods that are Poisonous
These food will only kill you if eaten in large quantities. But even in small quantities they can casuse enough distress to make you think you're dying.
Green or Sprouted Potatoes
Never eat green potato flesh, nor the sprouts. But if you peel the potato and there is no green underneath the skin then you should be ok.
Rhubarb Leaves
The stalks are edible, but rhubarb leaves are not. They contain oxalic acid - which can produce very nasty symptoms.
Cherry Pits
Cherry pits contain cyanide, and but the pit must be cracked open to be really dangerous.
Apple seeds
Same as cherry pits, they contain cyanide. Swallowing a few whole apple seeds should not cause any problems. But don't chew them and don't make a habit of eating these things.
Uncooked Kidney Beans
Chances are you don't want to eat uncooked Kidney Beans. But don't. Cook them first. Even a few uncooked kidney beans can cause major distress.
Elderberries
Ripe cooked elderberries are fine. But the unripe berries, the leaves, and the bark contain cyanide.
Nutmeg
A large amount of nutmeg will make you seriously ill. Symptoms include dizziness, confusion, and nausea.
Mangos
Eating the delicious flesh of a mango is no problem, but avoid eating the skin, bark, and leaves.
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Disclaimer: This is not intended as professional advice. It's for informational purposes only.
Content written and posted by Ken Abbott abbottsystems@gmail.com
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