5. Cassava Root
This popular South American and African vegetable is also known as tapioca or yuca. In its raw form, it contains linamarin which can be poisonous when digested. Of course, drying, baking, and soaking the root renders the linamarin harmless, but if the process isn’t carried out correctly, the cassava root can be dangerous.
6. Peanuts
One of the most common allergies, peanuts can cause anaphylaxis. Typical symptoms are constriction of the airway and trouble breathing. Left untreated, this can be fatal.
