title: [Fruits and vegetables: can they be dangerous?].
abstract: Fruits, vegetables and spices are found in our everyday food consumption. However, some contain potentially toxic substances, particularly when consumed in large amounts. These risks may be greater for certain susceptible individuals and may depend on how the ingredients are prepared. Food poisoning is generally speaking self-limiting, but may be life threatening. This article discusses the possible toxic effects of certain common foodstuffs, as described in the current medical literature.
authors.affiliation: Service des urgences, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. mathieu.pasquier@chuv.ch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pasquier
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dami
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yersin
mesh_terms: D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D017365:Spices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014675:Vegetables / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry