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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

One dead, several hospitalized after eating wild mushrooms in California

Twenty-one cases of toxic mushroom poisoning, including one fatality, have been reported in California beginning in mid-November, the department announced in a news release Friday. Several of these cases resulted in patients needing intensive care, and at least one person may require a liver transplant. Severe liver damage has been reported in both adults and young people, according to the release.
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fromCbsnews
1 day ago

California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death

Foraged death cap mushrooms in California have caused multiple amatoxin poisonings, including one death and severe liver injuries; avoid foraging and buy from reputable sources.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

Death cap mushrooms are causing amatoxin poisonings in California, killing one adult and causing severe liver damage; avoid foraging wild mushrooms during high-risk season.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Dangerous wild mushrooms are poisoning people in this Calif. county

Poisonous wild mushrooms, including death cap and death angel, are causing increased hospitalizations; avoid foraging unless expertly trained and seek immediate medical help if eaten.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

'Mushroom lady' found guilty of murder using death caps DW 07/08/2025

Erin Patterson was found guilty of murder after serving toxic mushrooms to her family.
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