1. Kidney Beans
The most common type is undercooked kidney beans, which contain saponins that can cause poisoning in humans.
2. Fresh Fava Beans
Fresh fava beans should not be underestimated either. Some people lack a certain enzyme, and after eating fresh fava beans, it can cause an allergic hemolytic syndrome, which includes symptoms like general fatigue, anemia, jaundice, liver enlargement, vomiting, and fever. If not treated promptly, it can lead to death from extreme anemia.
3. Daylilies
Next are daylilies. Their toxic substance, colchicine, after entering the human body, can cause a dry throat, thirst, a burning sensation in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
4. Fresh Wood Ear Mushrooms
Fresh wood ear mushrooms contain a photosensitive substance. After being consumed, it is distributed to the body's epidermal cells through the bloodstream. When exposed to sunlight, it can cause solar dermatitis. This toxic photosensitive substance is also easily absorbed by the pharyngeal mucosa, leading to pharyngeal edema.
5. Tremella
Rotten and spoiled tremella can also cause poisoning. It produces a large amount of *Flavobacterium farinofermentans*, which can cause stomach discomfort after consumption. In severe cases, it can lead to toxic shock.
6. Green Tomatoes
Unripe green tomatoes contain alkaloids, which can also cause poisoning in humans.