Current:Home > reviewsAlicia Silverstone leaves fans concerned after eating possibly poisonous fruit -Thrive Financial Network
Alicia Silverstone leaves fans concerned after eating possibly poisonous fruit
View
Date:2025-04-13 20:50:02
Alicia Silverstone is clueless about what she just ate, and fans are worried.
The "Clueless" star, 47, in a TikTok video on Monday bit into a fruit she found on the street in England and asked her followers to help identify it.
"It was on the street and we were discussing whether this was a tomato or not. It's definitely not, because look at these leaves," she said in the clip, showing the plant where the fruit came from. "... So what the heck is this?"
As she took a bite of the fruit, Silverstone said, "I don't think you're supposed to eat this. It's almost like a pepper. Does anyone know what this is?"
In the comments, fans speculated that the plant may have been a solanum pseudocapsicum, also known as Jerusalem cherry. According to Gardening Know How, the Jerusalem cherry houseplant's fruit is "toxic," and "any part of the plant that is ingested can cause poisoning and even death."
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Eating a few berries or leaves from a Jerusalem cherry may cause a person to feel sick, throw up or have diarrhea, while eating a larger amount could cause drowsiness, hallucinations or heart rate problems, the Northern New England Poison Center says.
Alicia Silverstonesays she was kicked off a dating site — twice
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Silverstone.
"Jerusalem Cherry … They are poisonous," one fan commented on the TikTok, receiving more than 6,000 likes.
Other fans questioned why the actress would have eaten something that she hadn't identified in the first place.
Alicia Silverstonecredits son's vegan diet for anger-free, 'harmonious' relationship
"Eating random stuff from bushes when you don't know what it is, is a level of non anxiety that I can only aspire to," one commenter joked, while another asked, "Who just picks something they don't know what it is and eats it."
Roughly 20 hours after Silverstone shared her TikTok, she had not posted a follow-up video, adding to the fan concern. "Can someone tag me when we know she's OK," a comment on the TikTok said.
Silverstone also shared the clip on Instagram, where fans were equally concerned and confused, with one follower writing, "Stop eating fruits from unknown sources, ma'am."
veryGood! (9)
Related
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Dutch election winner Wilders taps former center-left minister to look at possible coalitions
- Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year — thanks to deals and hype
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell opens up about league's growing popularity, Taylor Swift's impact
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- Purdue is new No. 1 as top of USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll gets reshuffled
- Alex Murdaugh, already convicted of murder, will be sentenced for stealing from 18 clients
- See Morgan Wade Make Her RHOBH Debut After Being Stalked by Kyle Richards
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- Minnesota Timberwolves defense has them near top of NBA power rankings
Ranking
- Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
- “Carbon Cowboys” Chasing Emissions Offsets in the Amazon Keep Forest-Dwelling Communities in the Dark
- Body of man reported missing Nov. 1 found in ventilation system of Michigan college building
- Sumatran rhino, critically endangered species, gives birth at Indonesian sanctuary: Watch
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- French police arrest a yoga guru accused of exploiting female followers
- Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs
- Niger’s junta revokes key law that slowed migration for Africans desperate to reach Europe
Recommendation
FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
Who could be a fit for Carolina Panthers head coaching job? Here are 10 candidates to know
Honda, Jeep, and Volvo among 337,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
LeBron James sets all-time minutes played record in worst loss of his 21-year career
Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason amid disappointing start, hire John Hynes
Google will delete inactive accounts within days. Here's how to save your data.