🚨 CRITICAL SAFETY PROTOCOL 🚨
If a toxic mushroom ingestion is suspected, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
If a toxic mushroom ingestion is suspected, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
- In the US: Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222
- In Canada: Call your provincial hotline (ON: 1-800-268-9017, QC: 1-800-463-5060, BC: 1-800-567-8911)
- International: Contact your country's national emergency number (911 / 999 / 112 / 000) or local hospital emergency department right away
Key Identification Features
- Large, pale/whitish cap
- bright red pore surface and stem base
- blue staining immediately when cut
- heavy musty odor
Symptoms & Toxicity
GI Irritants: onset 15 min–2 hrs — severe nausea, vomiting, hyperperistalsis, abdominal colic, diarrhea. Risk of hypovolemic shock in vulnerable patients. Resolution 24–48 hrs.
Regions Found
- Russia
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
Safety disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only. Never eat a wild mushroom based solely on online information. Always verify identification using multiple reliable field guides and, when possible, consult an experienced forager or mycologist. When in doubt, don't eat it. Spore & Scout accepts no responsibility for identification errors or adverse reactions. If you believe someone has ingested a toxic mushroom, seek emergency medical care immediately. US: 1-800-222-1222 | Canada: contact your provincial hotline | International: dial your national emergency number (911 / 999 / 112 / 000).