Many foragers have learned the hard way that eating mushrooms in the wild can turn a fun hike into a medical emergency. That's because many wild mushrooms are actually not edible. Speaking about the ...

Mushroom poisoning sickened 20 people and caused one death in early December. The California Public Health Department advises caution when foraging, especially for amateurs. Experts recommend you ...

Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning ...

California public health officials on Wednesday issued a health advisory urging residents to avoid picking and eating any ...

An office of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. File photo San Diego County public health officials Thursday urged residents to avoid foraging for, and eating, wild mushrooms due ...

Carlos Diaz needed a liver transplant after preparing and eating mushrooms that he thought were safe and edible ...

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 ...

Health officials say people should avoid foraging and only eat mushrooms from trusted suppliers such as grocery stores MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — California health officials are warning ...