to food security is enormous, while serious poisoning generally occurs when cassava is inadequately processed or when other risk factors are present.
Cassava poisoning is a real risk
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Cassava poisoning is a real risk
The danger should not be dismissed. Acute cyanide poisoning from cassava can cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, breathing difficulties, seizures, loss of consciousness, and, in severe cases, death.
Long-term consumption of inadequately processed cassava has also been associated with health problems in populations that rely heavily on
