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Can You Get Sick from Undercooked Squash? Understanding the Risks

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In a five-year study published in 2018, French poison control centers identified over 350 cases of food poisoning linked to the consumption of bitter-tasting squash. This demonstrates that while uncommon, eating squash containing high levels of naturally occurring toxins, known as cucurbitacins, can lead to illness.