Can you get sick from eating a bad artichoke?

Artichokes are a type of thistle that grows from a perennial rootstock. The edible part is the heart, which has a delicious flavor similar to mild broccoli. There are two main types of artichokes: immature flower bud (or baby) artichoke and mature artichoke. There are several ways to prepare artichokes, including steaming, boiling, grilling, sautéing,…