Fans were both alarmed and confused when the 47-year-old Clueless actress was spotted eating a poisonous fruit while visiting London.
“OK, I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is and I need your help,” she said.
“I just bit into it because it was on the street, and we were discussing whether it was a tomato or not.”
She acknowledged that she probably shouldn’t have eaten the unfamiliar fruit and added: “I don’t think you’re supposed to eat this.”
In the caption, she added: “What the heck is this!? I’m in England and can’t figure it out.”
Silverstone clarified that the plant was clearly not a tomato plant once the camera panned to show its leaves.
Though she clarified that she didn’t think she was actually supposed to be eating the fruit, Silverstone then bit into it once again.
The fruit’s poisonous identification as a Jerusalem Cherry was made by TikTok quite quickly.
“The effects of Jerusalem cherry poisoning mostly affect the primarily gastrointestinal (often delayed 8 to 10 hours), and central nervous system,” the site explains.
- Abdominal pain or stomach pain
- Delirium (agitation and confusion)
- Diarrhoea
- Dilated pupils
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Loss of sensation
- Lower than normal body temperature (hypothermia)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Paralysis
- Shock
- Slow pulse
- Slowed breathing
- Vision changes
Naturally, fans are quite worried about Silverstone, especially since she hasn’t posted anything since the video.
While another said: “Is Alicia ok??? We need an update!”
And a third added: “Okay it is 7 am in England, can you give us an update PLEASE. just a quick ‘hey I’m okay!’”
