Understanding the Risks: What Happens If You Swallow the Seed of a Plum?
                                
                                
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                                Did you know the seeds of stone fruits like plums contain a cyanide-releasing compound called amygdalin? For many, the panic-inducing question, **what happens if you swallow the seed of a plum**, is a common fear rooted in this fact.