This year's rise in poisonous mushroom varieties in California has led to precipitous rise in illness and deaths from ...

If you suspect someone has eaten wild mushrooms, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Instead, contact the state poison control hotline by calling 800-222-1222. No meal is worth dying for. Leave the ...

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing an urgent advisory following a recent outbreak of amatoxin ...

With flavors reminiscent of shrimp or mild pepper, and textures ranging from soft and fibrous to gelatinous, wild mushrooms can be used in sauces, omelets, salads, pickles, miso, and even sweets.