Worried son ate one of these berries, are they dangerous?

purpleroad · 26 Sep 2017

Not sure if he had one but had tongue out like he had tasted something and said tomato. Is it dangerous and what berries should we worry about with kids?

RayCaister · 26 Sep 2017

Looks like a Checkerberry, non-toxic ... http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/gaultheria-procumbens/

lostinthelight · 26 Sep 2017

looks like one has to eat quite a few but your call?https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/all/skimmia-japonica/
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pete50 · 26 Sep 2017

purpleroad said:
Not sure if he had one but had tongue out like he had tasted something and said tomato. Is it dangerous and what berries should we worry about with kids? View attachment 127585

The point is if you don't know, and no-one knows enough on here to tell you not to worry, then you should get it checked out. Bottom line is if you do not know what they are then don't eat them.

Tigercubrider · 26 Sep 2017

I can't believe that you post on a chuffing diy site rather than ring nhs direct if you think there is an issue

Some random bloke on the internet several hours after ingestion or a medical person?

r896neo · 26 Sep 2017

Its a skimmia if that's any help. I don't believe they are poisonous as far as I know.

EddieM · 26 Sep 2017

It certainly looks like a skimmia japonica. Details including toxicity can be found here but as others have said I can't swear it is, so if at all concerned seek medical advice.

Doggit · 26 Sep 2017

Tigercubrider said:
I can't believe that you post on a chuffing diy site rather than ring nhs direct if you think there is an issue

Well you've got a point Tiger, but having spoken to NHS direct myself, there are a lot more inteligent people on this site than that one.

Hot&Cold · 26 Sep 2017

Tigercubrider said:
I can't believe that you post on a chuffing diy site rather than ring nhs direct if you think there is an issue

http://www.nhs.uk/nhs-direct/Pages/NHS-Direct-legacy-enquiries.aspx

NHS direct closed during 2014

Dial 111 for something similar

purpleroad · 1 Oct 2017

Obviously would have done so if he got ill. It was more for general info on the subject.

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Worried son ate one of these berries, are they dangerous?

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