I recently discovered Ohio Pawpaws. The first few times I ate them they were delicious and I had no reaction. The last two/three times I’ve eaten them I had almost a food poisoning type reaction. Severe gastric distress, light chills, stomach cramps and generally felt terrible. The first time I thought I must have the flu or covid but it passed within 24 hours. The second time I thought huh that is a coincidence and suspected the pawpaws and the last time I knew for sure. So sad because I love the flavor and that they can be foraged. Unfortunately they make me very sick. I have only eaten them raw and never ingested the skin nor the seeds.
