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What will happen if you eat too much cassava?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak of cyanide poisoning from improperly processed cassava flour in Uganda involved nearly 100 cases, highlighting the dangers of eating too much cassava without proper preparation. This root vegetable contains naturally occurring toxic compounds that can be lethal if not handled correctly.