EXCLUSIVE Revealed: Woman, 50, 'arrested for sitting on bench' is Covid conspiracy theorist who believes... 'He needs a slap!' The report can be found in the media with titles like 'Mum rushed to A&E after eating 'poisonous' courgettes she grew in lockdown'. Google is late to the game with its Home Hub, but the low price and AI features make it a great choice for controlling your home, showing pictures and even helping run your life. Roasting is not probably going to work. Alternatively, you can email customer service at courgette@mr-fothergills.co.uk regarding any enquires relating to this product recall. Please note that your packet may have a different ‘packed in year ending’ and ‘sow by date’ than the example. They say that the problem is due to unusually high levels of cucurbitacins, a naturally occurring compound that is present in all courgettes, cucumbers and squash. Experts have also warned that seeds taken from the fruit of edible strains have the risk of reverting to forms with higher levels of the toxins — and gardeners are discouraged from saving and planting their own seeds for this reason. Danielle Baxter, 38, from Southend, Essex, planted Unwins seeds and became ill hours after eating them in a roasted vegetable meal. 'It’s impossible to test for in the seed itself and we have never had a batch of seed like this in our 40+ year history.'. British supplier Mr Fothergill’s has recalled batch of courgette seeds after finding they contained unusually high levels of compounds that are poisonous to humans. It is very rare for serious harm I am very pleased to say. No one's fault. Overgrown zucchini is not poisonous. 'The courgettes were extremely bitter and inedible and just a mouthful or two led to a night of diarrhoea for all three us,' wrote an Anne on the Brighton and Hove Allotment Federation website. These 'cucurbitacins' — … Pregnant Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have 'moved back in with Prince Andrew and Sarah... Where are 7 Up! ', Danielle Baxter (pictured), 38, from Southend, Essex, was rushed to hospital after being poisoned by courgettes she grew in lockdown amid a warning over a rogue batch of seeds. 'Cucurbitacins' — which give a bitter taste — are steroids produced by the gourd family including courgettes, cucumbers and pumpkins to deter predators. A mother has been rushed to hospital after being poisoned by courgettes she grew in lockdown after a warning over a rogue batch of seeds. If you have a packet from this batch, please send it back to us with your name and address and we’ll send you a replacement packet. 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Mr Fothergill’s recalls some Courgette Zucchini seeds from ranges. The coronavirus lockdown has prompted many to turn their hands to gardening over the last few months — and courgettes are one of the easiest plants to grow for a kitchen garden. REVEALED: Kamala Harris' team chose to dress her in Converse sneakers NOT Vogue staff - but VP-elect did not... Now for the rain! Rogue zucchini seeds are suspected to be behind several cases of illness in England. When consumed in high enough doses, they cause so-called 'toxic squash syndrome', which can trigger nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and even hair loss and death. 'The incidence of this problem is extremely rare, but not unknown. Cultivated gourds are bred for low levels of the toxins and are safe to eat — but accidental cross-fertilisation or stress can produce unsafe concentrations. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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