Amanita phalloides
Coverage of Amanita phalloides in the Nexus archive.
- As poisonings soar to record, health officials urge Californians not to pick or eat wild mushrooms
California is experiencing a record number of poisonings and deaths linked to death cap (Amanita phalloides) and western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata) mushrooms. Health officials are urging residents not to pick or consume wild mushrooms.
- As poisonings soar to record, health officials urge Californians not to pick or eat wild mushrooms
California is experiencing a record increase in poisonings and deaths linked to death cap (Amanita phalloides) and western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata) mushrooms. Health officials warn residents not to pick or consume wild mushrooms due to the severe risks.
- California’s growing mushroom poisoning outbreak is the biggest-ever in U.S.
California is experiencing its largest-ever mushroom poisoning outbreak, with the death cap mushroom being a primary concern. The death cap mushroom, also known as Amanita phalloides, contains enough toxin in one square centimeter to be fatal. This outbreak highlights the dangers of mushroom poisoning and the need for caution.
- Three hospitalized in Napa County as California's fatal wild mushroom outbreak continues to spread
A fatal wild mushroom outbreak in California has poisoned at least 47 people and claimed four lives since mid-November, prompting health officials to renew urgent warnings. The outbreak is caused by two lethal mushroom species, the death cap and western destroying angel. Three adults were hospitalized in Napa County after consuming toxic wild mushrooms.