Are any diseases caused by vegetables?

Answer 1

Vegetables are often cited as healthy foods but come health problems can result from the consumption of plants:

• Some people are allergic to nuts and grains. This can result in Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.
• Peanuts can other plants may be contaminated with Aflatoxins a naturally occurring mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus, a fungus.
• The flesh of the cashew nut is caustic and can cause burns to the mouth.
• The ergot fungus found on rye grain can result in the same effects as LSD
• The fruit of the Manchaneel tree is poisonous even to the touch
• Wheat flout contains gluten which can cause an allergic reaction