One dead and at least 20 poisoned after eating wild mushrooms in California
BBC • 12/7/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
One person has died and at least 20 others have been poisoned after consuming wild death cap mushrooms in California, according to the state's poison control system. The incidents have been reported over recent weeks, highlighting the dangers of foraging for wild mushrooms.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
38 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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- 2025-12-07One dead and at least 20 poisoned after eating wild mushrooms in California (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 38 days - proven survivor
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