Tag: Mushroom myths

In 2019, the American Association of Poison Control Centers recorded 5,799 mushroom poisonings, a stark reminder that misidentifying wild fungi can have serious consequences. There is no single, simple trick to distinguish edible mushrooms from their toxic counterparts.

Less than 1% of all mushroom species are fatally toxic, but the consequences of eating the wrong one can be devastating. So, are all fungi safe to eat? The simple and definitive answer is no, and confusing edible with poisonous varieties is a dangerous, often fatal, mistake.