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Wild Mushroom Poisonings Surge to Worst in 10 Years in California

Alameda, health, weather

California is experiencing its worst wild mushroom poisoning outbreak in a decade, with 50 cases and 4 deaths since November. - Death Caps and Western Destroying Angels are unusually abundant due to recent rains.

- Poisonings have occurred in Alameda, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties. - Four liver transplants have been performed due to severe liver damage.

Health officials warn that cooking does not eliminate toxins and urge the public to avoid foraging wild mushrooms.

This story was originally reported by mercurynews. Read the original article here.

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