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VisitUtah Poison Control releases mushroom poisoning investigation findings by March 31, 2025?
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One Dead from Mushroom Poisoning in Utah, Investigation Underway, First Confirmed Case in State History
Dec 21, 2024, 10:00 PM
A person has died in Utah after ingesting what they believed to be psychedelic mushrooms, according to the Utah Poison Control Center. This incident marks the first confirmed case of mushroom poisoning resulting in death in the state. An investigation is currently underway following the notification to the Poison Control Center regarding the fatality, which is linked to the consumption of street-purchased mushrooms. Reports indicate that the individual mistakenly identified a poisonous mushroom as a hallucinogen, highlighting the dangers associated with foraging or purchasing wild mushrooms without proper knowledge.
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