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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

M&S apologises for displaying toxic daffodils alongside vegetables

Twitter/James Wong

Marks & Spencer has apologised after one of its stores displayed daffodils in the same space as spring onions under a banner with the words “seasonal favourites”.

The retailer said there had been a “genuine error” after botanist James Wong pointed out on Twitter that daffodils are not edible and are poisonous.

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