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Three hospitalized in Napa County as California's fatal wild mushroom outbreak continues to spread
- Three adults were hospitalized in Napa County after consuming toxic wild mushrooms over the weekend.
- Health officials say 47 people have been poisoned and four deaths confirmed since mid-November in California.
- The two deadly species implicated are the death cap and the western destroying angel.
- Officials say several counties are affected as rainfall conditions fueled the outbreak.
- Public guidance emphasizes that cooking does not neutralize the toxins in these mushrooms.
- Symptoms can appear 6 to 24 hours after ingestion and may lead to liver or kidney damage.
- Residents are urged to avoid eating wild mushrooms and keep pets away from them.
- People who may have eaten mushrooms should seek emergency medical care immediately.
- California Poison Control Hotline is available at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance.
- Officials advise storing or photographing the mushroom parts to help medical experts identify the toxin.
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