Mr Fothergill’s recalls courgette seeds containing unusually high levels of poisonous compounds
British supplier Mr Fothergill’s has recalled batch of courgette seeds after finding they contained unusually high levels of compounds that are poisonous to humans. These ‘cucurbitacins’ — which give a bitter taste — are steroids used by the gourd family including courgettes, cucumbers, melons and pumpkins to deter predators. Cultivated gourds are bred for low … Read more