"Toxic Dosage: Variable toxicity of leaves depending on growing
conditions and time of year; seven leaves have produced bradycardia,
nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps".
(For those unfamiliar, bradycardia is a slowing of the heart rate).
This is the toxic dose for humans... I remember munching on one or two
leaves as a kid (imitating some wild, plant-eating critter), and feeling
really sick that night... thank goodness I didn't swallow more than some
juice! However, it should be a concern for the organization if they do
intend on having kids around... as mentioned previously by Susan, money
cannot replace a lost life.
Hope I didn't ruin anyone's dinner!
Kim (and I eat EVERYTHING 'Lee)