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Contra Costa resident dies from eating wild mushrooms

January 30, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Toxic: Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides) (left) and Western Destroying Angel Mushroom (Amanita ocreata) (right). Photos: CA Dept of Public Health

Un residente del condado Contra Costa murió después de consumir hongos silvestres

By Contra Costa Health

Contra Costa Health confirms a county resident has died after eating wild mushrooms. Some toxic mushrooms closely resemble edible ones. Do not eat wild mushrooms unless you are absolutely certain of their identification and have expert experience. If you may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, seek medical care immediately or call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

More info: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/…/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx

Contra Costa Health confirmó que un residente del condado murió después de consumir hongos silvestres. Algunos hongos tóxicos pueden parecer comestibles. No coma hongos silvestres a menos que esté absolutamente seguro de su identificación y tenga experiencia experta. Si cree que ha comido un hongo venenoso, busque atención médica de inmediato o llame al Centro de Control de Envenenamientos al 1-800-222-1222.

Más información: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/…/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx

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