“Alicia Silverstone’s Shocking Encounter: What Happened After She Took a Bite of a Poisonous Fruit?”
Imagine picking a fruit from a stranger’s garden and wondering if it’s a tasty treat or a ticking time bomb for your health—well, that’s exactly what Alicia Silverstone found herself doing in London! The beloved *Clueless* star decided to take a bite of what turned out to be the notoriously poisonous Jerusalem Cherry, igniting a wave of worry from her fans. Thankfully, she quickly took to social media to reassure everyone: “Alive and well! Don’t worry… I didn’t swallow.” Phew! Talk about a close call. It’s crazy to think that something that looks innocent could pack such a lethal punch. So, how did she end up in that wild fruit-picking scenario? Let’s dive in!Alicia Silverstone is alive and well after taking a bite of a poisonous fruit she picked from a stranger’s garden in London.
The Clueless actress shared a health update on social media after suggesting she might eat the toxic berry, which sparked concern among fans.
“Alive and well! Don’t worry… I didn’t swallow,” Alicia reassured her fans on Wednesday (August 21).
Two days earlier, she posted a video of a small orange fruit that she said looked like a pepper but which people quickly identified as the plant species Jerusalem Cherry.
Alicia Silverstone made her fans catch their breath when she appeared to eat a fruit of the poisonous Jerusalem Cherry
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“I’ve discovered something, and I can’t figure out what it is, and I need your help. I just bit into it because I was on the street, and we were discussing whether this was a tomato or not.