Are Raw Runner Beans Edible? The Critical Risks of Eating Uncooked Beans
                                
                                
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                                An investigation into a 2014 food poisoning incident at a UK primary school concluded that eating raw runner beans was the likely cause of illness for numerous children. This raises the critical question: are raw runner beans edible and safe to eat? The answer is a clear and resounding no.