Pufferfish can be served for human consumption as a delicacy called fugu. It is especially popular in Japan, but you may also see it available in other countries, including Korea, China, Singapore, ...

Remember the old Simpsons episode where Homer eats the poison sushi? The stuff was called Fugu, and it’s made out of pufferfish/blowfish. It can be more poisonous than getting bit by a dog that just ...

If you’ve ever had yuca frites, you know how sweet and appealing the starchy root (aka cassava or manioc) can be. Too bad it’s laced with cyanide. No, these delicious frites won’t put you in the ...

Food fuels our bodies, but not everything we eat is completely safe. Across the world, some dishes carry hidden (and not-so-hidden) dangers and are packed with toxins that can be fatal if not handled ...

We all need food to live, but some edible items have their caveats. While any food can spoil if proper safety measures aren’t observed, some foods come with unique hazards even when fresh. There are, ...