"Doornappel can cause heart palpitations and hallucinations": IOK urges residents to remove toxic plant

The IOK waste management authority urges residents to remove the toxic thorn apple plant to prevent its spread. This plant is harmful to both humans and animals, causing symptoms like heart palpitations and hallucinations. Residents are advised to carefully remove the plant using a plastic bag to contain its seeds and bring it to the recycling park. The thorn apple is increasingly found in Flemish fields and poses a risk, especially on agricultural land. Proper disposal is crucial as the seeds are resistant to heat and should not be mixed with garden waste. At the recycling park, residents must inform the staff about the thorn apple before disposing of it in the designated area for incineration.