Food safety
Do not eat raw or excessive ginkgo nuts
Do not serve raw ginkgo or allow large amounts of cooked ginkgo. If illness follows, record how much was eaten and seek medical advice.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Ginkgo nuts contain toxins; cooking does not make unlimited portions safe, especially for children.
Wrong action
Serving repeated bowls of ginkgo dessert because the nuts are cooked.
Correct action
Do not serve raw ginkgo or allow large amounts of cooked ginkgo.
What to do
- Agree the ginkgo portion before preparing dessert and keep children from snacking on it.
- Do not serve raw ginkgo or allow large amounts of cooked ginkgo.
- If illness follows, record how much was eaten and seek medical advice.
If something happens
If someone becomes ill after eating, stop serving, keep food details and seek medical care. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, seizures or unconsciousness; do not induce vomiting.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — CFS: natural toxins in food plants
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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