After a recent fatal poisoning, health experts say one truth stands out: if you’re not absolutely sure about a wild mushroom, don’t eat it. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an ...

California's poison control system says there have been 21 poisonings in recent weeks from wild death cap mushrooms.

The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms.

S ACRAMENTO, Calif. ( KSWB/KUSI) — California health officials are urging the public to avoid foraging for wild mushrooms after a dangerous outbreak of amatoxin poisoning led to severe illnesses — ...