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A young man in Taiwan fell into a coma after eating an apple.
Sanook revealed the reason why a Taiwanese man fell into a coma after eating an apple.
The test results showed that the man’s blood contained pesticide residues exceeding the standard limit.
Fortunately, the man experienced no severe complications due to prompt emergency treatment.
Regarding this case, experts identified a habit of the man’s that had led to his coma.
The man had a habit of eating apples with the skin on, saying, “I thought eating them this way was more nutritious.”
However, the man did not thoroughly wash the apples; instead, he only wiped or rubbed them with his hands.
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He ended up buying an apple with pesticide residues and eating it.
Afterward, the man experienced symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, vomiting, dizziness, seizures, and a coma.
Specialists warned, “Exposure or consumption of food containing residual pesticides can burden the liver and kidneys, leading to functional decline, nerve damage, and an increased risk of cancer.”
A nurse shared three things to remember before eating fruit to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning. First, washing fruits under running water is the simplest and safest method. For fruits with rough or thick skin, like oranges, gently rub them with a brush.
In addition to these washing methods, it is recommended that organically grown fruits with clear origins and test certification be chosen.
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