Belgium's food agency warns against eating Christmas trees after Ghent's spruce needle butter suggestion

Belgium's food agency has advised against eating Christmas trees after the city of Ghent suggested making spruce needle butter from leftover needles. The agency warned that while recycling trees is fine, consuming them could pose health risks. Some evergreens, like yew, can be poisonous, and treated trees may contain harmful chemicals. Ghent's suggestion aimed to reduce holiday food waste but has raised safety concerns. The city acknowledged the potential dangers associated with using tree parts in food.