What blueberries are poisonous?

There are no varieties of "blueberries" (Vaccinium) that have been reported as toxic. There are many other berries having a blue/black/purple colour that are to varying degrees harmful to ingest, but they are not true blueberries. read more

The best way is to learn about various species of harmful berries. read more

The berries are poisonous, although because they taste so bitter, it’s rare that a person ingests enough to become poisoned. The berries contain oxalates, needle-like crystals that cause pain and swelling in the lips, face, tongue, and skin. Not all wild, uncultivated berries are poisonous, however. read more

CHOP's Poison Control Center receives numerous calls about children who have eaten wild berries. If your child has swallowed something that you suspect might be poisonous, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. read more

Now, I did raise my entire garden organically, but I did not need to use any pest control on the blueberries with the sole exception of bird netting. So, I have been quite baffled by the addition of blueberries to the most toxic list, as pesticides shouldn't be necessary on them in the first place. read more