All parts of the mistletoe plant contain toxic elements. Consumption results in vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. However, ingestion of only 1-2 berries will not result in serious harm to children.
For more on diarrhea in children, one of the presenting symptoms of this ingestion, read here.
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