Some foods look harmless on the plate, but nature built them with defenses strong enough to harm—or even kill—if handled without care. Millions eat them safely because they follow traditions and methods refined over generations. Skip a step, rush a process, or ignore a warning, and the consequences can be catastrophic. Yet despite the risks, more than half a billion people around the world continue consuming these items every day because, when prepared correctly, they’re staples, delicacies, or cultural essentials.
