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Some innocuous looking fruits can be deceptive and potentially deadly. Although many of these foods taste amazing, they can sometimes pose great threats to your health.
Nutmeg spice
This flavourful spice could cause hallucination, rapid heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, and convulsion when eaten in large quantities. Moderation is key.
Kidney beans
Kidney beans contain high levels of a toxic phytochemical known as phytohemagglutinin. However, thorough cooking for at least 20 minutes helps eliminate the toxin.
Mushrooms
There are many species of mushroom. Some are edible, while others are not. The poisonous ones often share characteristics with the edible ones. Eating the deadly mushrooms could result in liver failure.
Cashewnuts
Cashew nuts contain a deadly chemical known as urushiol in its raw state. It also contains a chemical known as anacardic acid. These toxins cause stomach upset, heart attack, and death when consumed in their raw state and in large quantities.
Cherry pitts
Cherry pitts contain hydrogen cyanide, which is very toxic. Eating one or two of these pitts in a crushed state could result in death.
