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Poison Center warns of wild mushrooms

CHARLESTON — Warmth, rain and spring means wild mushrooms and snakes in the Mountain State. With the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, more people are out enjoying nature.

Wild mushrooms may look like the ones enjoyed on salads and pizzas, but they are not guaranteed safe to eat.

While some wild mushrooms are edible, some are poisonous.

The symptoms of mushroom poisonings vary depending on the type of mushroom eaten. However, mushroom poisoning can be fatal.

The West Virginia Poison Center advises against picking and eating any wild mushrooms.

If you or someone you know has consumed a wild mushroom, the ingestion should be reported immediately to the West Virginia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

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