are mistletoes poisonous

*Mistletoes are a festive Christmas decoration that is commonly associated with kissing. However, in reality, mistletoes are not poisonous, but they do contain a toxin called phoratoxin, which can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested. This is why it's important to keep mistletoes away from pets and young children, and to properly dispose of the mistletoes after the holiday season. So, the answer is no, mistletoes are not poisonous to humans.*