The Death Cap mushroom is a deadly poisonous introduced fungus that is responsible for 90% of all deaths related to mushroom consumption.
Death Cap mushrooms often grow near established oak trees, and are found when there is warm, wet weather.
In Canberra this usually occurs in autumn, but recent summer rain, means the Death Caps season in 2012 started early.
About Death Cap mushrooms
People should not pick or eat wild mushrooms, and should talk to their families, friends and neighbours about the dangers of death cap mushrooms.
Cooking Death Cap mushrooms does not make them safe.
Anyone who may have accidently eaten Death Cap mushrooms should seek urgent medical attention, preferably at a hospital.
Media release
Death Cap mushroom season is here again.
| Download: | Media Release ( 1 January, 2012) (PDF File - 75k) |
Information sheet
For further information, see the information sheet below or contact the Health Protection Service on (02) 6205 1700.
| Download: | Death Cap Mushroom - Information Sheet (29 March 2011) (PDF File - 505k) |
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