Doctors warn against eating wild mushrooms as poisonings riseVietNamNet Bridge – A spate of wild mushroom poisonings in the mountainous provinces has alarmed doctors who fear locals are disregarding their warnings that the only way to prevent poisoning is to avoid eating wild mushrooms entirely. In some cases entire families have died after eating wild mushrooms. Three members of his family had already died days before after eating wild mushrooms growing on the hill. Up to 50 per cent of people who are poisoned by wild mushrooms will die, doctors say. Wild mushrooms are known to be delicious and sweet, so many people living in areas where they grow find them attractive.

Source: VietNamNet News April 11, 2018 03:56 UTC