California Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning: Symptoms & Risks Explained
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 10:27 p.m. | Source: Times Now
At least three people have died in California after consuming death cap mushrooms, a highly toxic wild fungus often mistaken for edible varieties. Health officials warn against foraging, as these mushrooms contain amatoxins that cause delayed symptoms but can lead to fatal liver and kidney failure. Early rains have increased their spread across Northern California. , Health, Times Now
