It is not yet clear what kind of mushroom the victims ate, but the poisonous Amanita phalloides ... The mushrooms concerned look similar to edible ones. People have been urged not to buy loose ...

In late December, a woman and her two grandsons in California ate soup made from deadly Amanita phalloides mushrooms they had picked. These so called 'death cap' mushrooms contain amatoxin—a ...

Destroying Angels are a species of white mushrooms belonging to the Amanita genus. They are highly toxic and resemble edible mushrooms such as button mushrooms and meadow mushrooms, resulting in ...

“They are amanita phalloides and are often referred to as ... Unfortunately, death cap mushrooms can be mistaken for traditional, edible, white button mushrooms which is why it is extremely ...