Fugu
This Japanese delicacy contains organs with tetrodotoxin. It can paralyze if not removed correctly.
Pangium edule
This poisonous fruit and its seeds contain hydrogen cyanide. Seeds must be boiled and then buried for 40 days before use.
Casu Marzu
This Sardinian sheep cheese is fermented by maggots. If consumed alive, the maggots can tear holes through human intestines.
Cassava (yaca)
This starchy root is used to make juice, pudding, and cake. If eaten raw or undercooked, it can cause cyanide poisoning
Raw Cashews
Raw cashew shells contain a toxic oil called anacardic acid. It’s related to the toxin in poison ivy can cause skin rash.
Red Kidney Beans
These contain Phytohaemagglutinin, which is toxic in high doses. They must be boiled for at least 30 minutes.
Now that you know…go ahead, pick your poison.