Can potatoes cause toxic gas? The dangers of rotting and green spuds
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7 min read
While sensational tales of "toxic potato gas" are often exaggerated, rotting potatoes can release dangerous levels of carbon dioxide, posing a real asphyxiation risk in confined, unventilated spaces. Understanding this hazard, and how improper storage leads to toxic solanine in green potatoes, is vital for safety.
