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In South America, a legume called chocho or tarwi is a common food. These seeds naturally contain toxic alkaloids that can cause anticholinergic toxicity. Symptoms include dry mouth, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, and altered mental status. Symptoms develop when seeds are eaten without the traditional debittering process of soaking and rinsing for several days.

Apricot Kernels

Apricot seeds contain a compound that can release cyanide in the stomach. A case report documented a two-year-old girl who developed an acute seizure after eating ten to fifteen apricot kernels. She was successfully treated with hydroxocobalamin, a cyanide antidote.

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