Consuming raw cashews can have a deadly impact on our health, especially to those of us who are allergic to poison ivy. We know that raw cashews can be found at the store, but the truth is, they aren’t actually raw. They’re steamed in order to remove a chemical called urushiol which can also be found in poison ivy.

If you by any chance happen to see raw cashews out in nature, don’t even think about eating them. Even if you aren’t sensitive to poison ivy, eating as little as a handful of raw cashews can seriously damage your health.