Cherry Pits’ Deadly Cyanide

Cherry pits contain cyanogenic compounds that can release cyanide when crushed. While the hard outer shell of the pit typically passes through the digestive system intact, if chewed or ground, just two pits could potentially release a lethal dose of cyanide. Although fatalities are rare, it's a reminder that we are just millimeters away from death when eating cherries.

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