Are Cashews Considered Poisonous? The Truth About Raw vs. Processed Cashews
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Over 7,500 bags of improperly processed cashews once caused a widespread rash across the U.S. East Coast, highlighting a little-known danger lurking in truly raw cashews. While the cashews we buy at the store are a safe and healthy snack, are cashews considered poisonous in their natural, unprocessed state? The answer lies in a toxic compound similar to poison ivy, which is neutralized during commercial processing.
