Fugu is a dish that’s banned across many countries, including the U.S. and Japan, from where it originates.
Cassava is a potato-like plant commonly used in South America. It can make fries, crisps, tots—you name it—but the plant is loaded with cyanide, which can literally kill you in seconds if ingested.
Shocked to see this on the list? So was I. Apparently, the oh-so-lovely ingredient that we love to pop in desserts, tea, and jams can be very dangerous.
Not all shellfish are poisonous, but if contaminated with paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), it’s an instant trip to the heavens.
Do you know how your stomach feels a little funny after eating kidney beans? Well, let’s just be thankful it’s not worse because it can easily go haywire.
Nutmeg may not be as common here, but it's a staple in many Asian cuisines. However, even in cultures where it's frequently used, there's often little awareness that consuming too much nutmeg can be deadly.
If you like cashew nuts as much as I do, let me say we’re both going to be devastated by this news. Cashew nuts contain urushiol, a toxin that can be deadly if overeaten.
This is the most shocking one because while the rest of them aren’t used commonly, bean sprouts are. But bean sprouts aren’t deadly because they contain some secret poison.
Silver stripe blaasop is another delicacy eaten in Japan. It’s dangerous for the same reasons as fugu. It must be prepared with great precision and skills; otherwise, the chef will be responsible for a few lives.
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