Q15. Which wild mushrooms cause food poisoning?

A15. Many people pick wild mushrooms for their taste and appearance but it is important to know which are safe to eat and which are not.

Even experienced mushrooms pickers get it wrong.

There are species of wild mushrooms which can kill if eaten so you need to be certain about what you are looking for. If you are not sure then avoid them.

Poisonous wild mushrooms contain toxins which can cause symptoms that range from mild through to severe even fatal.

Examples of poisonous mushrooms include the ‘death cap’and the ‘destroying angel’.

Find our more in our mushroom toxins section.

FAQS Index : Food Poisoning FAQ

Food Poisoning FAQs

1. What causes food poisoning?
2. Who is more likely to get food poisoning?
3. Is food poisoning worse for some people than others?
4. Can the symptoms of food poisoning be mistaken for another illness?
5. Who has a higher risk of food poisoning?
6. What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
7. Which foods are most likely to cause food poisoning?
8. What is e coli?
9. What is salmonella?
10. What is campylobacter?
11. What is listeria?
12. What is norovirus?
13. What is staphylococcus?
14. Which parasites cause food poisoning?
15. Which wild mushrooms cause food poisoning?

16. Should you contact your GP if you have food poisoning?
17. How do you treat food poisoning?
18. Are there any complications with food poisoning?
19. I have developed food poisoning after eating a takeaway: should I report this?
20. Can you prevent food poisoning?
21. What is cross contamination?
22. What is ‘food irradiation?’
23. Why is listeria dangerous for pregnant women?
24. What are the risks of food poisoning in children?
25. Why are older people likely to get food poisoning?
26. How is food poisoning diagnosed?
27. What is dehydration?
28. What is food safety?
29. How common is food poisoning?
30. What is the outlook for food poisoning?