Toxic Healthy Foods

Brown rice, a fiber-rich whole grain, may contain inorganic arsenic.

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Shellfish

Mussels, oysters, clams, scallops, crab, shrimp, lobster, and others may be hazardous depending on what they ate in the sea, especially those from moderate or tropical seas.

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Unpasteurized cheese

Without pasteurization, cheese may host food-borne diseases and germs, making it hazardous.

Stone fruit

Cherries, peaches, apricots, and plums contain cyanogenic chemicals that your body can convert into hydrogen cyanide.

Honey

Honey is healthy, however unpasteurized honey can contain harmful alkaloids that induce headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

Puffer fish

Japanese puffer fish (fugu) is a delicacy when cooked properly. However, gourmet dining with fugu may pose health hazards.

Sprout

Sprouts are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and low in salt, fat, and calories, but they can be hazardous if not properly cleansed.

Microwave popcorn

The chemicals in microwave popcorn packages' nonstick coating can boost your cancer risk. Popcorn itself is safe.

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