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Can you get sick from eating raw rhubarb? Unpacking the toxic truth

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Over a century ago, during World War I, several deaths were reported after people were advised to eat rhubarb leaves as a vegetable substitute. This historical event underscores a critical fact that many people still wonder about today: can you get sick from eating raw rhubarb? The answer lies in understanding which part of the plant is safe to eat and which is toxic.