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California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

California officials have issued a warning to foragers following a deadly outbreak of poisonings linked to wild mushrooms, specifically the death cap variety, which has resulted in one fatality and severe liver damage in several others, including children. A total of 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning have been identified, highlighting the dangers of misidentifying these toxic mushrooms as edible ones.

California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • One adult has died from poisoning linked to death cap mushrooms.
  • 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning have been reported in California.
  • Severe liver damage has affected several patients, including children.
  • Death cap mushrooms can be easily mistaken for edible varieties.
  • California health officials are actively warning against foraging for wild mushrooms.
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Sources

  1. California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom
  2. California warns against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

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