The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today states that it has been highlighted at EU level that there have been a low, but persistent, number of foodborne illnesses related to the consumption of raw or uncooked beans. These foodborne illnesses relate to the presence of naturally occurring lectins, which are found in some varieties of fresh and dried beans.

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