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Four Dead from Toxic Mushrooms; Foraging Warning Issued

2/10/2026

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Four people died in California from toxic death cap mushrooms, with three others requiring liver transplants.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warns against foraging after noting more than three dozen poisonings since November.
Victims ranged from 19 months to 67 years, and the outbreak mainly affected non-English speakers, particularly Spanish speakers.

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Four people died in California from toxic death cap mushrooms, with three others requiring liver transplants.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warns against foraging after noting more than three dozen poisonings since November.
Victims ranged from 19 months to 67 years, and the outbreak mainly affected non-English speakers, particularly Spanish speakers.