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At least 21 people were poisoned after eating toxic wild mushrooms in California

The outbreak led to one death and severe liver damage, and one patient may need a transplant

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 people not to collect or eat wild mushrooms after a toxin found in some types poisoned nearly two dozen people and killed one.

The California Poison Control System reported 21 cases linked to a toxin called amatoxin, found in a mushroom known as the death cap.

The illnesses occurred between mid-November and early December, according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health .

Some

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