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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former EastEnders star James Bye's youngest child rushed to hospital 'screaming' after eating poisonous plant berries
James Bye's son was rushed to hospital "screaming" after he snacked on a poisonous plant The former EastEnders star and his wife Victoria Bye's youngest child Rufus, two, accidentally ate the "seriously toxic", "bright orange" berries that grew on an Italian Arum plant in the couple's garden. Minutes after Rufus ate the berries, his tongue "started to swell", and it prompted James and Victoria to call 999. Following an overnight stay in Accident and Emergency (A+E), Rufus is doing well as he rests up in the family's caravan - which is where the Byes now live after they sold their "forever home" in June 2025 - and Victoria has urged parents to watch their tots when they are playing outside. Taking to Instagram, the concerned mum - who also has sons Edward, eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three, with James - said: "So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. "So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. "Within minutes, his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) "Thankfully, he's absolutely fine now, but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested." She continued: "I mean, I had no idea. "And once I started looking into it … turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens." Victoria initially could not decide whether or not to share Rufus' accident with her Instagram followers. However, she felt it was right to speak about the ordeal to prevent other children from eating berries on plants and to avoid parents getting into a state of panic. She ended her lengthy post with: "I debated whether I should post this serious mum fail ... but if it could help anyone else avoid a night in A+E then share away ... "And maybe double-check what's growing under that trampoline."
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders star James Bye's son, two, is rushed to hospital 'screaming in pain' after eating poisonous garden plant
EastEnders star James Bye and his wife Victoria has revealed their son Rufus was rushed to hospital 'screaming in pain' after eating a poisonous garden plant. The actor, 41, who played Martin Fowler in the BBC soap, shares four children with his wife Victoria - Edward, ten, Louis, eight, Hugo, five, and Rufus. James' wife Victoria shared the worrying ordeal on Instagram on Thursday before issuing an update on Friday after spending a night in hospital to confirm Rufus was fine. Victoria explained within 'minutes' Rufus' tongue started to swell after eating an Italian arum plant, which can cause skin irritations, arrhythmia, and internal bleeding. She announced on Thursday: 'So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. 'So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. (full video in next post - wouldn't let me post here) 'Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) 'Thankfully he's absolutely fine now but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested. 'I mean, I had no idea. And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens.'
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Farmer warns of ‘deadliest' plant growing on UK soil that's ‘enough to kill' – do you have it in your garden?
A FARMER has warned of a deadly plant growing on UK soil, after learning his new land was covered in the flower. The Facebook page Field to Farm shared a video of the farmer showing his pasture, which was blanketed in the poisonous plant. 4 The farmer claims he has purchased the UK's "deadliest" field after finding his new field littered with Hemlock. The highly poisonous plant deadly to humans Hemlock is a highly poisonous flowering plant which can be fatal to humans, even in small amounts. The flower affects the body's nervous system, eventually causing death by respiratory failure. While the plant looks harmless, with umbrella-like clusters of white flowers, even the smallest amount can be enough to kill. According to The Wildlife Trusts: "Hemlock has a repellent smell when its leaves are crushed, helping to ensure that accidental poisonings don't occur very often - even livestock studiously avoid it." Farmer sends his warning Upon discovering the plant in his new field, the farmer took to social media to warn his followers. He said: "I have just bought a field to live in and I've realised it is full of poison." He continued by explaining that Hemlock is commonly mistaken for wild carrot. But added: "Just eating any single part of this plant is enough to kill me. "The amount of this you have to eat to die is realistically quite small. "Four or five leaves, done. Game over." Expert Gardening Hacks for a Pet-Friendly Summer Garden His advice was to mow the plants down and you will most likely be ok, but take care to not get any of the sap on your skin because it will blister. The farmer concluded: "So, all in all, if you've got this stuff growing, be careful." What is Hemlock? What is Hemlock? Hemlock is a notoriously poisonous plant often found in damp places, such as ditches and riverbanks. It can be identified by its umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in summer. The plant is most commonly found in England and Wales, while being more scarce in Scotland and Northern Ireland. What are the dangers? Poisoning can occur if you accidentally infest the plant. Symptoms can range from vomiting to seizures to respiratory failure. Most of the time, hemlock is only poisonous when ingested, however, you should be careful when handling the plant. In very rare cases, hemlock poisoning can occur after the toxins enter your bloodstream. What to do if you come into contact with it: If you think you may have accidentally ingested poison hemlock, you should call your healthcare provider right away. There is no antidote, however, treatment may include: Mechanical ventilation if you are having trouble breathing. Antiseizure medication to control seizures. Hemodialysis for renal failure. Digestive system cleanse to get rid of the toxin. IV to prevent dehydration and provide nutrition. You can prevent poisoning by getting rid of any hemlock you have in your garden. Sources: The Wildlife Trusts and Cleveland Clinic Symptoms of Hemlock Symptoms of Hemlock poisoning include sweating, vomiting, dilated pupils, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. The plant is so poisonous that dead canes can remain toxic for up to three years. 4 4
