In an Inquirer Article, CHOP’s Poison Control Center Warns Against Wild Mushrooms
Yesterday, The Philadelphia Inquirer examined the dangers of
wild mushrooms. While some mushrooms can be a gourmet ingredient, others can be
dangerous or even deadly for human consumption. To make matters even more
difficult, the safe mushrooms often look similar to the toxic ones. The Poison
Control Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is featured in the
article, and warns that the dangers of these fungi aren’t exclusive to just
children, even adults need to be careful and should never eat a mushroom they
pick from the wild. Read the article to learn more about the dangers of wild
mushrooms.
Posted at 03:24PM Aug 25, 2011
by Juliann Walsh in General |
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