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What are the side effects of giant puffball?

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While edible when young and pure white inside, the giant puffball mushroom (Calvatia gigantea) can cause significant health problems if improperly handled or consumed. Its spores can cause a serious lung disease known as Lycoperdonosis, and eating an older, discolored specimen can lead to digestive distress.