Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper identification. Here ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California poison control identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to death cap mushrooms, which killed ...

Health officials in California this week warned the public about foraging for mushrooms after a deadly outbreak struck the middle of the state. The California Poison Control System has identified at ...

California health officials are urging people to stay away from wild mushrooms entirely after a sharp rise in poisonings tied to the deadly death cap mushroom. Since Nov. 18, more than three dozen ...