Causes Protein Synthesis Inhibition - Death is caused by two lectins in the beans: ricin I and ricin II - Symptoms: Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea - Children and adults: TAKE SEVERAL DAYS to experience SYMPTOMS - FATAL DOSE FOR CHILDREN: 5 – 6 SEEDS - FATAL DOSE for Adults : 20 SEEDS - DEATH IS RARE 10% because ricin I and ricin II are LARGELY DESTROYED IN THE INTESTINE