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Wild mushrooms consumption in Pennsylvania results in hospitalization of 11 individuals


Last week, eleven people were hospitalized in Peach Bottom Township, Pennsylvania after eating wild mushrooms that were toxic. The patients included a man, a woman, and nine children who were treated at a hospital and released. The family members had foraged the mushrooms and consumed them on Friday night, leading to their illness. Due to the severity of the situation, emergency medical personnel were called in and all 11 patients were transported to the hospital.

The incident occurred in Dutch Country, which is part of Amish Country and is located about 80 miles west of Philadelphia on the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. The family member who called 911 had to walk half a mile to find a public phone, as the Amish community generally does not allow the use of cellphones or other modern technology.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises against consuming wild mushrooms unless one is a trained expert, as many poisonous varieties can cause severe illness or death. One common toxic mushroom, the Amanita phalloides or “death cap,” is responsible for many cases of mushroom poisonings in the U.S. Eating these mushrooms can lead to abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and liver damage, with potential fatal consequences.

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