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Warning on wild mushrooms

MALLEE residents are being warned of the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, as wet and cooler weather provides ideal growing conditions for certain poisonous species. The Department of Health is advising all Victorians to avoid wild mushrooms, warning that their consumption could lead to death. The department said two particular wild mushroom species, death cap […]

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