Cashews are never sold in their shells due to their toxicity.
Why it is true
The cashew shell contains urushiol, the same toxic resin found in poison ivy. For this reason, cashews undergo a rigorous heating and industrial shelling process before reaching the consumer.
Source: National Cashew Association
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