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For most of us, food is about nourishment, taste, and enjoyment. But for millions around the world, a simple meal can turn deadly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Would you eat something that could kill you? For most people, food is about nourishment but across the world, certain foods come with a real risk of death \u2013 yet people continue to eat them. Let\u2019s take a look at 10 of the most dangerous\u00a0foods\u00a0on the planet and why people still eat them.<\/p>\n

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Cyanide-laced staple<\/h2>\n

Cassava might look like an innocent tuber, but its roots and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which break down into cyanide when consumed raw or improperly processed. This can lead to cyanide poisoning, causing goiters, paralysis, and death.<\/p>\n

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cassava poisoning kills about 200 people a year, earning the root vegetable the title of \u201cworld\u2019s deadliest food.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Though it\u2019s risky, cassava is a lifeline to over 800 million people in approximately 80 countries, WHO reports. It\u2019s drought-resistant, easy to grow, and provides essential carbohydrates. When processed correctly \u2013 soaked, fermented, dried, or boiled \u2013 the cyanide levels drop, making it safe to eat. For many, it\u2019s not a choice \u2013 it\u2019s a necessity for survival.<\/p>\n

Deadly delicacy<\/h2>\n

The Japanese delicacy fugu is made from pufferfish, which contains a poison that\u2019s \u201c200 times more deadly than cyanide,\u201d\u00a0BBC\u00a0reports. \u201cTetrodotoxin poisoning has been described as \u201crapid and violent\u201d, first a numbness around the mouth, then paralysis, finally death. The unfortunate diner remains conscious to the end. There is no antidote.\u201d<\/p>\n