About 10 million people experience travelers’ diarrhea. The most common culprits are bacteria-infected food and water.
Carambola, also known as starfruit is quite popular in Brazil. This tropical fruit is rich in antioxidants, but also contains two compounds that are extremely dangerous for the kidneys.
Hot dog is a popular fast food among both adults and children. However, this food causes choking in 17% of children younger than 10.
The Lagocephalus sceleratus, or commonly known as the silver-cheeked toadfish, is very popular across the Mediterranean. However, this fish contains toxins in the liver and reproductive organs that can cause paralysis and death.