Medically reviewed by Dr. Zehra Siddiqui, MSc, PhDLast Updated: 2025-12-28 Introduction Foraging is rewarding — but safety is non-negotiable. “Most plant poisoning cases are due to harvesting from contaminated or misidentified plants.” — CDC Environmental Health 5 Non-Negotiable Safety Rules Rule Why It Matters Avoid sprayed lawns Prevent chemical ingestion Harvest young leaves Lower toxin…