Filipa Gomes shared on social networks that her two-year-old daughter Simone ate cherries with lumps. The inside of the pits has a substance that becomes cyanide, but are there risks? We clear everything up.
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09/07/2026
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“Simone just ate about 15 cherries with lump.” Filipa Gomes shared this Wednesday on social networks the situation that happened with her two-year-old daughter. Is there a myth that the cherries lump is toxic, but is it really dangerous? Are there other risks associated with eating cherries with lumps?
Daughter of Filipa Gomes ate cherries with lumps
On Thursday, Filipa Gomes thanked his followers for all the messages he received. “Thank you for all the messages about cherries and lumps and Simone. She's fine” he explained.
When he shared the situation he revealed that he had researched what might happen in such a situation. “The chat tells me it's as quiet as it says the lumps have cyanide inside.”
In today's sharing he explained that he was calm and that he didn't even call any emergency services. “I didn’t even call Health 24, I didn’t go to the hospital or anything, she's fine. i was fine, but i was calm”, revealed to the followers.
Is there a risk of eating cherries with lumps?
The myth that cherries lumps are toxic should be explained. Actually, the inside of the pits contains “amygdaline, a natural compound that our body converts into hydrogen cyanide, a dangerous toxin” explains the EatingWell website.
“ When ingested or inhaled in large quantities, hydrogen cyanide can cause cyanide poisoning, with symptoms including dizziness, nausea and other” among others. Although there is some risk, it would be necessary to consume large quantities in order for these effects to arise.
“ Fortunately, the amount of hydrogen cyanide released by cherry kernels is so small that no harmful effects are expected with accidental ingestion of some lumps” reveals Kait Brown of America’s Poison Centers.
It also says that the risk of something happening is really very low since the lump ends up being expelled by feces without being crushed or chewed. Because it's too hard, it's something that's quite complicated to happen.
However, the expert points to another risk of eating these lumps. “Usually, accidentally swallowing one or two cherry lumps is no more than a risk of asphyxiation. Accidentally grinding some cherry lumps into a blender while preparing a smoothie will also hardly cause symptoms.”
Kait Brown reports that children may be more affected by the intake of lumps than adults due to the risk of choking. “If they eat too many, they can end up with intestinal obstruction,” he continues.
“ It is especially important to consult a specialist if someone intentionally ingests whole or crushed cherry lumps, if they have accidentally ingested crushed cherry pits or if they present symptoms after ingestion of cherry pits”, leaves the recommendation.