Four dead, many ill from poisonous mushroom consumption

Four people have died and dozens have fallen ill in the US after consuming the toxic Death Cap Mushroom, prompting Californian authorities to urge an end to mushroom foraging for the year. Over 35 cases, including three liver transplants, have been reported since November, significantly higher than the usual annual average. The mushroom, which resembles edible varieties, contains a potent toxin that causes severe liver and kidney damage. Officials are expanding safety alerts to reach diverse communities affected by this fatal fungus.

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