What if you eat nightshade berries?
                                
                                
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                                Over 100 calls are received annually by poison control centers regarding black nightshade ingestion, primarily involving children. So, what if you eat nightshade berries? The outcome can vary dramatically, from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening poisoning, depending on the specific species and ripeness.