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health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Foraging Frenzy: Surge in Mushroom Poisonings as Trend Grows"

An Ohio man, William Hickman, mistakenly consumed four poisonous 'destroying angel' mushrooms after a plant identifier app misidentified them as edible 'giant puffballs'. Following severe symptoms, he was hospitalized and treated with an experimental antidote, silibinin, derived from milk thistle. Despite the risk of liver and kidney failure, Hickman recovered after a six-month period. The incident highlights the risks associated with mushroom foraging, especially given the recent increase in popularity and related poisonings.

via Daily Mail|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•8 min saved

"Foraging Fiasco: Surge in Mushroom Poisonings as Trend Turns Toxic"

An Ohio man, William D. Hickman, nearly died after mistakenly eating toxic mushrooms he found on his lawn, thinking they were edible after using a plant identification app. Despite a family history of foraging, the app misidentified the mushrooms as giant puffballs, but they were actually destroying angels, a deadly variety. The incident highlights a rise in mushroom poisonings as foraging becomes more popular, with experts emphasizing the difficulty of identifying safe mushrooms and the importance of expert guidance. Hickman was saved by an experimental antidote, silibinin, and has since recovered, now focusing on photographing mushrooms rather than consuming them.

via WLS-TV|

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