Is Fiddlehead Fern Toxic? A Guide to Identification and Safe Preparation
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Health agencies have linked raw or undercooked fiddlehead ferns to outbreaks of foodborne illness in Canada and the U.S. since 1994. The answer to the question, "Is fiddlehead fern toxic?" is yes, if not prepared correctly, but a simple cooking process renders them a safe and seasonal delicacy.
