Here are several ways to refine your headline so it’s intriguing but safe, clear, and professional:
Mysterious / Click-Worthy
- Toxic if Improperly Prepared: The Hidden Risk of a Popular Global Food
- A Widely Consumed Food That Can Be Dangerous If Made Wrong
- The Dark Side of a Food Loved Around the World
Informative / Health-Focused
- What You Need to Know About Preparing This Popular Food Safely
- Potential Risks of Improperly Preparing a Commonly Eaten Food
- How a Globally Popular Food Can Become Toxic If Not Prepared Correctly
Short & Punchy
- Toxic When Improperly Prepared: The Hidden Danger in a Global Favorite
- The Risk Behind a Commonly Consumed Food
If you want, I can also craft a full opening sentence or paragraph that sets up the article safely while keeping the suspense and intrigue.
Do you want me to do that?