True Morel Mushrooms

This year, the Ontario Poison Centre has received more than double the usual number of calls related to symptoms after eating true morel mushrooms.

Stay safe:

• Even mushrooms that are generally considered safe to eat should be fully cooked before consuming
• Store mushrooms properly before preparing them i.e. paper bag in fridge to reduce the chance of bacterial growth
• Cooking does not destroy the toxins of most poisonous mushrooms
• If foraging in nature, be aware that lookalike mushrooms can be highly toxic
• Only eat wild mushrooms that have been identified by someone with expertise
• If you’re unsure of identification, do not eat it

The poison centre does not provide mushroom identification.

If you develop symptoms after eating mushrooms, contact the Ontario Poison Centre right away at 1-800-268-9017

For more information on mushroom foraging read our infographic or watch this video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TxNCx1hMrNo