On Friday, Dec. 5, the California Department of Public Health reported that 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to certain ...

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an urgent advisory following a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to the consumption of wild, foraged mushrooms. One person has died ...

“Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure,” Erica Pan, director of the California ...

Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like ...

New warnings are issued regarding the potential danger of foraging for wild mushrooms due to a highly poisonous, easily confused species.

Wild mushrooms are found in forests and fields when it's damp out or after it has rained. Common edible mushrooms include chicken of the woods, morels, chanterelles, and giant puffballs. Beginner ...

It’s mushroom season in the North Bay. Check out these upcoming classes to learn how to safely identify and forage for wild ...

Like many mushroom harvesters, I got interested in foraging for fungi during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had been preparing for a summer of field work studying foraged desert plants in a remote part of ...

Edible morel mushrooms are found on forest floors in many parts of Michigan. They offer chefs and home cooks a natural flavor boost. Here's how to spot real morel mushrooms and avoid mistakes. 1. When ...