They therefore trapped small mammals—mostly mice, voles, squirrels and shrews—at 40 sites in the wildernesses of eastern ...

Following heavy rains in California, highly toxic mushrooms have been spreading, causing of one of the most deadly mushroom ...

Various types of raw mushrooms on a wooden board and in a basket - Olena Rudo/Shutterstock They may be a divisive ingredient in many households, but when prepared well, mushrooms can be a delicious ...

California authorities are warning people not to eat foraged mushrooms for the time being after nearly two dozen people were sickened — including one fatally — by a highly poisonous mushroom known as ...

Between mid-November and early December, the California Poison Control System reported 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to wild, foraged mushrooms, resulting in one confirmed adult fatality.

Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure. By Hannah Ziegler California ...

Health officials in California this week warned the public about foraging for mushrooms after a deadly outbreak struck the middle of the state. The California Poison Control System has identified at ...

Mushrooms make for a popular ingredient in countless recipes, from soups and salads to sandwiches and pasta. But their popularity doesn't mean mushrooms are OK for just anyone to enjoy. Here's why ...

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 ...

Mushrooms are quintessentially autumnal. These fantastic fungi add an earthy and rich umami flavor, and can also add a meaty quality to vegetarian dishes. Don’t worry, there won’t be a test! Learning ...