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Is peanut butter poison es

Updated: 10/7/2023
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10y ago

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Peanuts are susceptible to fungal infections, particularly by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces aflatoxin. A known carcinogen that is twenty times more toxic than DDT, aflatoxin has also been linked to intellectual disabilities. A. flavus grows when the temperature is between 86-96°F and when the humidity is high. Improved storage and handling methods, along with USDA inspection, have virtually eliminated the risk of consuming aflatoxin in the US. If you purchase raw peanuts, ensure that they have been stored in a dry, cool environment. Roasted peanuts are thought to offer more protection against aflatoxin, plus roasting peanuts improves their digestibility and antioxidant content.

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14y ago

Well Peanuts do not = toxic but peanuts do contain aflat toxin in them.

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15y ago

If someone is highly allergic to peanuts, eating peanut butter could send them into anaphylactic shock which - if untreated - could cause death.

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12y ago

Yes. Two people I know of in a very short period of time choked and died on peanut butter even though rescue techniques were implemented until EMTs arrive.

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13y ago

People who have a peanut allergy tend to have very severe reactions. So, for some people, yes, peanut butter is deadly.

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10y ago

no. its not poison but its very fattening. so much oil, you know... :(

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9y ago

To someone with a peanut allergy, it could be potentially fatal.

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