Tag: Dangerous foods

Over 2,000 cases of ingested foreign bodies, including bone fragments, are reported annually in the U.S. alone. While dogs can gnaw and digest bones, humans lack the necessary anatomical and physiological adaptations. Attempting to consume whole bones like a canine poses significant and potentially fatal health risks.

According to a study reported by the CDC, consuming meat from BSE-infected cows has been linked to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) in humans, highlighting that certain animal products are dangerous. While humans have a diverse diet, a number of meats and animal parts, including specific organs, carry toxins, pathogens, or other dangers that make them unsafe to eat.

An Exxon-Mobile survey found that 70% of drivers admit to eating while driving, but one common item stands out above all others. Find out what is the top food offender when driving and the surprising reasons why this everyday habit is a major risk.

According to Arctic exploration records, consuming the liver of a polar bear can be fatal to humans due to an extreme concentration of vitamin A. This phenomenon, known as hypervitaminosis A, means there are indeed specific animal livers that humans must not eat. It is a critical aspect of food safety, particularly with exotic or wild game, to understand which species can pose a serious health risk.

While many seeds are celebrated for their nutritional benefits, like chia and flax seeds, others contain natural toxins that can be harmful if consumed, especially in large quantities. This guide clarifies which seeds should not be eaten, helping you make safer dietary choices.