Two people were poisoned in the province of Teruel after eating poisonous mushrooms. Both, according to the latest epidemiological bulletin from Aragon, had sweating and diarrhea as their main symptoms, and one of them ended up in the hospital.
The latter would present a “good clinical evolution”. On the side of the Government of Aragon, however, we recall the importance of ensuring that the species harvested “are edible”.
The Autonomous Executive itself includes in this edition a guide of recommendations for a “healthy” mushroom harvest, a vitally important initiative now that the season begins.
Before going into the field, it is recommended to find out about the species that exist in the area. Also contact, if possible, with an expert or with a close mycological association.
Only, says the document, must they be collected, consumed, shared and accepted “young and healthy specimens which leave no doubt about their identification.” “When in doubt, leave them on the ground,” he advises.
In addition, before consuming them, it is best to review them one by one. “Keep an uncooked specimen if possible, as this can help identify it,” he adds. If poisoning is suspected, The best is to call 112, at 91 5620420 (National Institute of Toxicology) or go to the emergency room with a sample.
In any case, this is not the only notable episode of last week. The epidemiological bulletin also reports an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in an establishment in the province of Huesca.
In this case, six people were affected out of a total of nine exposed, all with mild and short-lived symptoms. The episode attracted the attention of Food Hygiene Section to carry out relevant inspection.
