Can I eat red kidney beans straight out of the can?
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that just four or five raw, dried kidney beans can cause food poisoning? Thankfully, canned red kidney beans are completely safe to eat straight out of the can, thanks to the high-heat pressure-cooking process used during canning.