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1. Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are delicious and can make great pasta toppers anytime. But it’s also necessary to know that some mushroom species contain poisonous toxic which can kill within hours after digestion. So as you shop for those yummy mushrooms, ensure you know what species that you buy.

2. Uncooked Egg and Raw Meat

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Raw meat, which includes red meat, seafood, poultry birds and uncooked eggs usually contains salmonella bacteria which causes gastroenteritis. Salmonella poisoning can lead to bacteremia complications (when salmonella enters the human bloodstream) in people with weak immune systems. To avoid these bacterial infections, always ensure you cook your meat well before eating.

3. Potatoes

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Yes, your favorite Potatoes have got both poisonous leaves and stem which could leave you feeling sick when not properly cooked (This is for those who use them herbal drinks). Though potato poisoning is not very common but, research shows that drinking potato leaf tea and eating poorly cooked green potatoes can result in severe stomach pain, prolonged constipation and sometimes skin irritations.

4. Ackee

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Ackee needs to be well ripen before eaten as it contains toxin which can lead to constipation, stomach disorder and sudden death. In fact the general importation of the raw fruit is banned in some countries as a result of the increase in reported cases of food poisoning caused by eating unripe ackee.

5. Tomatoes

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This popular juicy red fruit contains a poison known as glycoalkaloid which is found in its leaves ans stems. This mild and yet potent toxic is know for causing anxiety, severe cramping and uncontrollable stomach upset in adults and children. So, as you use this fruit in preparing those irresistible meals, try not to add the leaves and stems.

6. Fugu Fish or Puffer Fish

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The skin of a puffer fish contains very poisonous toxin which is capable of paralyzing a grown adult and if unlucky could lead to death. This fish is very popular in Japan as its considered a special delicacy. So, care should be taken in preparing the puffer fish for meal.

7. Apple Seeds and Stone Fruit Seeds
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8. Castor Oil
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9. Peanuts (Groundnuts)
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Continue for more on killer foods..

Source: http://newshandle.com/9-delicious-foods-that-can-kill-you/

This is an embrassment on our so called security agencies. Now even priests have to carry guns around to protect themselves. I just wonder whats is fate of those who can't afford a licensed weapon