Here Are The 10 Delicious Foods That Can Kill You

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Before preparing any meal, we basically try to pick the freshest vegetable we have, rinse it off well to get rid of pesticides, and then cook it with a comforting feeling that it is going to be the healthiest thing we add to our system.

Well, that’s correct. But have you ever thought about their ability to actually kill us? Food preparation is a matter of life and death when it comes to some food items, like pufferfish and fugu, the fishes that can be fatal if not prepared correctly.

It is frightening knowing that there are some food items out there that can actually cost us our lives, but the scarier part is the fact that we have these foods in our homes right now.

This is why it is important to keep yourself informed when it comes to everything you fuel yourself with, otherwise, you will end up dealing with circumstances you never thought could happen, not this way at least.

SO CLICK ON THE NEXT PAGE AND DISCOVER THE 10 DELICIOUS FOODS THAT CAN KILL YOU!

#1 – Honey

Although we deserve it since the bees are now in danger because of us, we still have to be careful when consuming the honey.

It is a known fact that honey has pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which is a poisonous toxin. This is why it is necessary for the honey to go through pasteurization process to eliminate these toxins. However, keep in mind that unpasteurized honey is very dangerous.

One teaspoon can lead to dizziness, weakness, headaches, and vomiting that can continue to 24 hours – More than one spoon can be deadly.

#2 – Potatoes

Potatoes are our favorite carbs that could be the reason for our death, which is a shock! How can it betray us after we loved it that much, right?

This delicious vegetable can be dangerous when it is consumed at the wrong time. The sprouts, leaves, and stem of the potato contain a poison called glycoalkaloids, which can be found in flowering plants (potato is one).

In case you left the potato in the wrong conditions; too bright, too moist, etc. Then the poison will begin to sprout, putting our lives at risk. So it is best to cut the shoots off or just throw the potato away. According to scientists, one baked potato with the poison can kill a 100-pound person!

#3 – Cashews

All the “raw” cashews we see at the store are not really raw, they have been steamed before to get rid of urushiol, which is a chemical that can be found in poison ivy. In other words, raw cashews are extremely dangerous and can cause death if consumed directly from the wild.

Eating raw cashews before steaming will actually kill a person, especially those with an allergy to poison ivy. So remember to never put one in your mouth if you can around it in nature.

#4 – Red Kidney beans

There are many foods that can be considered healthy when consumed raw, but there are still many unhealthy consequences that could happen, especially if it is the red kidney beans.

The latter contain lectins, which is a toxin that is capable to destroy the cells in our stomachs. The only way to guarantee they are safe is by preparing it right:

Soak them in water for five hours at least before cooking and consuming! Otherwise, half a cup of raw red kidneys will cause serious illness.

#5 – Lima Beans

The red kidney beans are not the only dangerous beans that we should look out from, but its sibling, the lima beans are also extremely poisonous. They contain a chemical compound that turns into chemical hydrogen cyanide, and it is called linamarin.

However, you would need to consume a large amount in order to get sick, but as long as you cook and drain them correctly, everything will be okay. After all, we know how delicious it can be when it is cooked well with other vegetables.

#6 – Rhubarb

You need to remember this before you start eating the strawberry rhubarb pie uncontrollably this summer because one wrong bite could send you to the pie in the sky.

The rhubarb leaves must not be used in cooking or baking because it contains oxalic acid that can cause kidney stones. Basically, you will need to consume over 11 pounds in order to be killed, but much less than that amount will definitely make you extremely sick. So just be smart, and consume only the stalk.

#7 – Elderberries

Elderberries are known to be used in wines, jams, and teas, which is a little shocking since both the leaves and the seeds contain deadly amounts of the cyanide-producing glycoside.

The fruit becomes dangerous when it is too unripe or it was strained incorrectly when making the wine or the jam. In this case, it may lead to potential coma, nausea, and even death. One cup of incorrectly prepared elderly wine, tea, or juice can lead to a serious illness, and drinking five glasses will lead to life-threatening danger.

#8 – Cassava

The word cassava is not very known, but you probably know the word tapioca, especially if you are a fan of bubble tea or boba. This vegetable original comes from South America and it is very delicious when prepared right.

When it is prepared incorrectly, however, cassava will turn into hydrogen cyanide. (I know, many foods surprisingly have it).

Moreover, there is a bitter and sweet cassava. The bitter is 50 times more deadly than the sweet one. Yet, the less dangerous version can still kill an adult cow on the spot if consumed incorrectly.

#9 – Cherries

Cherries are actually one of the greatest fruits out there that should be consumed by everyone, but this fruit’s pit along with peaches, plums, and apricots contain a few compounds that’s when we put inside our bodies, they turn to cyanide.

Thankfully, we need to crack the cherry pit open in order to get the poisonous part, which is unlikely to happen. However, keep in mind that two crushed cherry pits can actually kill you. So just avoid them completely, and try to not swallow it as well.

#10 – Ackee

Ackee is a Jamaican fruit and the number one sponsored to deadly fruits of the island. However, it is still Jamaica’s beloved national fruit. But once it is prepared incorrectly, it becomes extremely dangerous and fatal.

The yellow parts of the fruit are the only parts that should be consumed, while the yellow bits need to be cooked well. If Ackee was consumed when it is not ripe or too ripe, then you will suffer from the Jamaican vomiting sickness, which means seizures and fatal hypoglycemia.