UPDATE.....so my supply of schinus terebinthifolius pink peppercorns was getting low and I Googled for some more.
Two warnings popped up about pink and black peppercorns: Can be slightly toxic if eaten in large doses and can be a skin irritant. Another site advises if you are allergic to nuts....don't eat.
Don't know if a live link will show, but....
https.nutgourmet.wordpress.com 7/19/14 Warning pretty pink peppercorns can be dangerous
UCANR Web Sites and poisonous plants
I am going to make some of this tonight for crab cakes......if you never hear from me again.....as Paul Harvey used to say "Now you know the rest of the story"