Botanical Briefs: Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale)

Ethnic diversity in the United States has increased the presence of a variety of exotic foods. A lack of knowledge about certain foods, including fruits that are not native to the United States, can lead to ingestion of allergenic or even toxic substances. Allergy to cashew apple exemplifies the importance of issuing warnings for potentially allergenic foods that may not be well known and of exhibiting caution before consuming these products.