The World's Most Dangerous Foods

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Ackee

Jamaica’s colorful and alluring national fruit is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin A, zinc, and protein. But it hides a nasty surprise. Parts of the fruit contain hypoglycin A and B, which are highly toxic to humans and can cause violent vomiting, coma and death.  The problem arises when it is consumed underripe, or the wrong parts are consumed. Helpfully, the fruit wears its own warning: it must not be eaten before the outer pod has turned red ripened. The edible portion is the yellow arilli while the black seeds are always toxic.