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

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

Foraged wild mushrooms have poisoned 21 children and adults, and killed one adult, in Northern California outbreaks, state health officials warned. Outbreaks have occurred since mid-November in ...

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 — ...

Some deadly mushrooms are easy to mistake for their tasty counterparts, resulting in several serious illnesses and one death in California. Here's how to stay safe.

San Diego County public health officials Thursday urged residents to avoid foraging for, and eating, wild mushrooms due to ...

Last month, the California Poison Control System reported 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to wild, foraged mushrooms.