If the Sun produces harmful radiation, why does a Fusion Reactors not?

Question

My understanding of fusion reactors they are creating a condition similar what is happening on the sun. However, one of the benefits that have been noted is that with fusion reactors, there isn’t nuclear waste created by harmful radioactive waste particles like there is with fission reactors.

While the sun is undergoing fusion reactions, it emits large amounts of harmful radioactive particles. Why is the same case not happening with a Fusion Reactor?

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It does, but we need to contain the reaction for it to be useful. Part of that containment is keeping the harmful radiation from getting out