陈先生网购的就 是类似这样发很多芽的土豆，且比图片中更黑 受访者供图 在上海打工的54岁陈先生向"新民帮侬忙"反映，他遭受了一场持续近两年的腹痛，导致体重骤降、行动 不便，而这一切的起因，竟是一次为了省事的网购，以及一顿带有苦味的发芽土豆。"半条命都快没 了！发芽土豆是'毒土豆'，千万不能心存侥幸食用。" 记者调查发现，误食发芽土豆引起的中毒症状一般程度各异，但造成像陈先生那样的严重后果，且病程 漫长，还是比较少见的。对此，医学专家分析：可能是"毒土豆"引发了急性中毒，打破了胃肠道免疫平 衡，进而诱发了更严重的慢性肠道病变。 网购5斤土豆7.6元 有苦味也不舍得扔 2024年5月14日，陈先生在网上花7.6元购买了2500克黄心土豆。次日收货时，他发现部分土豆的表面透 着一层暗沉的青黑色，且已长出细小嫩芽。但陈先生并未在意，以为土豆只是不够新鲜，削去外皮、挖 掉发芽部位后仍可食用。当天，他将部分土豆切丝清炒后吃下，并未出现任何不适。 5天后，陈先生将剩余的土豆全部清炒食用。当时他隐约感到土豆"有一点点苦味"，但自己太饿了，没 顾上那么多。当晚，剧烈的腹痛突然袭来。陈先生回忆："一开始肚子隐隐作痛，像有什么东西 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the dangers of consuming bitter gourds, specifically the bitter loofah, which can contain toxic compounds that lead to severe health issues if ingested [2][3][9]. Group 1: Incidents of Poisoning - A man in Fuzhou experienced severe symptoms after consuming a bitter loofah, including vomiting, chest tightness, and loss of consciousness, leading to hospitalization [3][4]. - In June 2020, a family in Zhejiang suffered from similar symptoms after eating a bitter loofah, with one member requiring hospitalization [5]. - In July 2020, children in Guangdong were hospitalized due to poisoning from bitter loofah, experiencing abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms [7][8]. Group 2: Toxicity of Bitter Gourds - Bitter loofah contains "glycoside toxins," which cannot be destroyed by cooking and can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, potentially threatening life [3][15]. - The bitterness in loofah is linked to a genetic mutation that produces a highly toxic substance known as "gourd toxin" [9][10]. - Symptoms of poisoning can range from mild (dry mouth, dizziness) to severe (vomiting, abdominal pain, shock) [10][15]. Group 3: Identification and Prevention - Consumers are advised to taste a small piece of peeled bitter loofah before cooking; if it tastes bitter, it should be discarded [4][11]. - Other gourds, such as bitter melon and certain types of cucumbers, should also be checked for abnormal bitterness before consumption [4][12]. - The article emphasizes that not all bitter foods are beneficial, and some may indicate the presence of toxins [12][13]. Group 4: Vulnerable Populations - Certain groups, including women during menstruation, individuals with weak constitutions, and those with digestive issues, should be particularly cautious about consuming bitter foods [19][20][21].