Why can't you eat raw gluten free flour? The hidden food safety risks
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, uncooked flour, including gluten-free varieties, has been linked to recent foodborne illness outbreaks. This is because flour is a raw agricultural product that is not treated to kill bacteria before it's packaged, posing the same risks as conventional flour.