Q&A: Eyes of the Potatoes

Q:
My Grandmother told me that they eyes of the potatoes are poisonous and I shouldn’t eat them, is this true?
A:
The answer to this question is short and very simple...no!  The eyes of the potatoes  are just the roots growing out of the potato and they are completely harmless. I went online and found a fun clip from the Rachel Ray show where she discussing what she learned from the Idaho Potato Board on this topic.  You might find this video fun and educational.