California health officials warned people to stop foraging after 24 people were sickened. Two needed liver transplants and ...

This video explains what happened after a man ate mushrooms he picked himself in the forest. What seemed harmless at first ...

The California outbreak of potentially fatal amatoxin was avoidable. Here's how to safely enjoy wild mushrooms.

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

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

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 ...

SACRAMENTO, 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 — ...

In recent weeks, 21 cases of toxic poisoning from wild, foraged mushrooms – likely from the ominously named death cap mushroom – have been reported in California. So far, one of those cases has ...

Before you head out to forage mushrooms in the woods, it might be wise to download a guide with species found in Virginia.

Have you ever looked out into your garden and wondered if the little mushrooms that can be seen popping up everywhere are edible? The many magical and captivating types of fungi are certainly ...