CONFESSIONS OF A PRISON COOK: A FUSION OF FOOD & CRIME

Randall Navy Beans, were recalled in 2021 due to a manufacturing issue that could have resulted in food poisoning, including botulism.

 There have been cases of poisoning involving different types of "black mushrooms," some accidental and others potentially intentional. For example, a Salmonella outbreak was linked to dried "Wood Ear Mushrooms," also known as "Black Fungus," which resulted in 41 illnesses. Some "black mushrooms" can contain dangerous substances like bongkrekic acid, produced by a bacteria. This can lead to severe food poisoning with symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting, and in severe cases, liver damage and even death. There are reports of poisonous mushrooms being used in historical cases of murder, like the Roman Emperor Claudius who was allegedly poisoned with "Amanita" mushrooms.  

A  "criminal injury case" happened where vegetable juice containing triazolam was offered to individuals. This illustrates how vegetable juice could be used as a vehicle for administering harmful substances.

 Chocolate syrup was famously used for blood in Alfred Hitchcock's classic, PSYCHO.

 BEET JUICE mixed with a thick corn syrup is often used for blood in movies.

WHEAT THINS are now banned in the UK, Japan and most of Europe as they contain "BHT" which has been linked to organ toxicity and even certain cancers.

Smarties candy was originally made with machines that were built to make GUNPOWDER pellets for WW2.