Death cap mushrooms, which are toxic to people and pets, are growing in Oak Bay, according to a release from the municipality.
Death cap mushrooms are toxic to people and pets, but can look like edible species of mushrooms so experts advise caution when foraging., which are toxic to people and pets, are growing in Oak Bay, according to a release from the municipality.
Oak Bay says the mushrooms are extremely toxic and can cause severe illness or death if consumed by people, especially children, and they are very dangerous to pets.The BC Centre for Disease Control and Island Health note there are some mushrooms that look very similar to death cap mushrooms, which is why it is important to only eat mushrooms if you are completely certain what variety they are, or to buy mushrooms from a trusted source.
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