Alicia Silverstone provides health update after eating potentially poisonous fruit in viral clip

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Alicia Silverstone, the 90s icon known for her role in 'Clueless,' has provided a reassuring health update after a troubling video posted on TikTok raised alarms among her followers.

The video, which featured Silverstone eating an unfamiliar fruit she found in a London garden, raised concerns because of the fruit’s potential toxicity.

Alicia Silverstone assures fans after health scare from TikTok Video

In the video, Silverstone bites into a fruit resembling a cherry tomato that she found on a bush and asks her viewers to help identify it.

“OK, I’ve discovered someone 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’s a tomato or not but it’s not because look at these leaves. If I bite it … I don’t think you’re supposed to eat this? It’s almost like a pepper. Can someone tell me what it is? Thank you!” she added in the video.

Unbeknownst to her, the fruit was a type of deadly nightshade, which can be harmful if ingested. The Queensland Poisons Information Centre warns that all parts of the nightshade plant can cause severe symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and even death in extreme cases.

According to The Queensland Poisons Information Centre, "All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the unripe fruits. If a plant or fruit is eaten, early symptoms can include fever, sweating, vomiting, stomach pain, headache and increased heart rate. Symptoms are delayed for several hours and can persist for days."

Following the outpouring of concern from her fans, Silverstone took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm her well-being. She shared a glamorous photo from a recent photoshoot and included a light-hearted caption to reassure her followers that she’s “alive and well.” The actress added a few emojis in her caption.

Fans react to Alicia Silverstone’s update

Many fans expressed relief and amusement at Alicia Silverstone's cheeky response. One user commented, "That's good to hear Alicia - the paps were making me worry for a bit!"

Another user wrote, "That’s a relief, don’t ghost us yet."

A user wrote, "What a legendary response."

However, some still questioned her decision to eat the unknown fruit without proper identification. A user noted, "Still doesn't explain why you put a random piece of vegetation from a foreign land in your mouth without asking what it was BEFORE doing it..."

Despite these concerns, the overall sentiment among fans was one of relief and support.

"Oh good, I was seriously nervous for you." a user wrote.

 

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