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Here's the list of 10 common foods that could just be deadly! We were surprised by some of the foods on this list, but we're glad we know about them now!

1. Fruit Seeds

Many pits and seeds include prussic acid, which is a form of hydrogen cyanide. This can be toxic if consumed.

2. Rhubarb

Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid, which can cause kidney stones. Eating an excessive amount can make you sick and possibly even cause death.

3. Nutmeg

What a trip! That's right, nutmeg is a hallucinogenic that can also cause seizures, convulsions and even psychosis.

4. Potatoes

Potato leaves, stems and sprouts contain glycoalkoloids, which at the least can cause cramping and diarrhea, and at most coma and death. And, you don't even have to consume that much for it to be dangerous.

5. Almonds

This refers to bitter almonds, which contain hydrogen cyanide and can be dangerous even in small amounts such as just 7 to 10 raw almonds.

6. Raw Honey

Raw honey isn't pasteurized, which means potentially dangerous toxins aren't removed. This includes grayanotoxin, which can cause everything from dizziness to vomiting, even if you ingest just 1 tbsp.

7. Tomatoes

Unripened tomatoes — the ones that are still green — can cause stomach upset. Plus, tomato leaves and stems contain alkali poisons that can also agitate your stomach. While you'd have to consume excessive amounts, it's still safest to stay from them altogether.

8. Tuna

Tuna contains mercury, which is especially dangerous to children and pregnant women, and can potentially travel to your brain.

9. Cassava

This tropical vegetable contains cyanide in its leaves and roots.

10. Cashews

You may assume nuts like cashews are raw, but actually they've undergone a steaming process to remove a harmful chemical called urushiol, which is the same culprit in poison ivy.

Finished!

Well, we certainly feel enlightened now about the hidden dangers of some common fruits and vegetables. We'll definitely think twice before consuming cashews and bitter almonds, for example, and make sure we read the label to ensure they've been processed properly! Have you ever had a bad reaction to a seemingly benign food?

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Article Source: Fox News