Four Dead in California Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak

Four people have died in a mushroom poisoning outbreak in California, prompting state health officials to discourage foraging. Officials warned that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones, leading to dangerous consequences.

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4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California

State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.

By Amanda Holpuch

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