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China records large spike in mushroom poisoning incidents

By Joe Whitworth on February 24, 2021

The amount of mushroom poisonings and the number of people affected doubled this past year in China compared to 2019.

In 2020, the number of investigations reached 676, involving 102 species of poisonous mushrooms, 24…
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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Hundreds poisoned in France from wild mushrooms

By Joe Whitworth on November 4, 2020

French authorities have renewed warnings about eating wild mushrooms after hundreds of poisoning cases in the past few months.

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) reported that since the…
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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Mushroom poisoning behind most outbreaks in China

By Joe Whitworth on September 15, 2020

Poisonous mushrooms were the most common cause of outbreaks in China during a 14-year period, according to a study.

Researchers looked at data reported to the National Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System from 2003 to…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to cafe; mushroom poisonings also reported

By News Desk on May 19, 2020

More than 30 people have fallen ill from Salmonella poisoning in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.

Officials are investigating a link to Lincoln Bakery Café in Carlton. The shop was closed on May 8.

A…
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Amanita phalloides or the death cap mushroom is common in many parts of the world.

Researchers warn about risk of eating wild mushrooms

By Joe Whitworth on January 10, 2020

There is growing interest in collecting wild fungi in Ireland but this is not supported by an appreciation of the associated dangers, according to researchers.

The issue constitutes a growing national health threat, wrote Dr.…
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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Thousands poisoned by mushrooms in France in recent years

By Joe Whitworth on December 19, 2019

More than 10,600 people were poisoned by mushrooms and 22 deaths were reported from 2010 to 2017 in France.

A total of 10,625 cases of unintentional poisoning because of ingestion of mushrooms were recorded by…
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A man died after eating water hemlock

Death spurs plant warning in France; similar circumstance in Hong Kong

By Joe Whitworth on July 10, 2019

French authorities have warned the public about the risks of confusing toxic and edible plants after the death of a man last month.

In June, a 63-year-old man died after eating water hemlock — also…
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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Wild mushroom warning in Australia after poisoning cases

By News Desk on April 12, 2019

The Food Safety Information Council has warned people in Australia not to pick or eat wild mushrooms following a number of poisoning cases.

Eight people were recently hospitalized in New South Wales due to wild…
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The poisonous amanita phalloides is also known as the death cap mushroom.

Wild mushrooms poisonings in France prompt warning

By Joe Whitworth on November 22, 2018

Almost 250 cases of poisonings due to wild mushroom consumption have been reported in France in the past few weeks.

From July to mid-October this year, poison control centers recorded between five and 60 cases…
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Authorities urge caution when hunting, eating wild mushrooms

By News Desk on January 26, 2018
Amanita phalloides, or “death cap,” mushrooms can cause serious illness and sometimes death. Courtesy photo

As seasonal rains promote the growth of wild mushrooms, California Department of Public Health Director…
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Death caps pose year-round threat to mushroom lovers

By News Desk on June 2, 2017

Fortuitous weather and the increasing popularity of wild mushrooms combined in California to make a particularly dangerous foraging season this past winter and public health officials say the threat is ongoing.

NAMA_mushroom Warning_PosterFourteen people were confirmed…
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