Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

After a string of poisonings from “death cap” mushrooms — one fatal — California health officials are urging residents not to eat any foraged mushrooms.

California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.

Last month, the California Poison Control System reported 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to wild, foraged mushrooms.

A five-inch kitchen knife believed to have been used during the attack was recovered at the scene.

Some deadly mushrooms are easy to mistake for their tasty counterparts, resulting in several serious illnesses and one death in California. Here's how to stay safe.

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