Mushroom poisoning incident occurred in Xuan Hoa commune (Bao Yen)

According to the report of Bao Yen District Medical Center, on May 21, 2025, a family of 5 people in Nham village, Xuan Hoa commune, Bao Yen district went to the cinnamon forest to pick mushrooms to cook for lunch. The meal included the following dishes: white rice, wild mushroom soup, roasted peanuts. During the meal, only 2 people ate mushroom soup. About 10 minutes after eating, 1 person showed symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, stomachache, and loose stools. About 5 minutes later, the other person also showed similar symptoms. Both people were taken to the District General Hospital for examination and treatment. Up to now, the patients have stabilized their health and are communicating well.

Staff of Bao Yen District Medical Center investigate patient's poisoning symptoms.

Through epidemiological investigation and clinical symptoms of the patient, the authorities determined that this was a suspected food poisoning case of natural toxins (wild mushrooms). According to the description of the patient and his family, this is a type of mushroom that is dark brown with a slight yellow color, about 5 cm long, the diameter of the mushroom cap is about 3.5 - 4 cm, and there is no stem ring. The authorities continue to monitor the patient and determine the cause of the incident to warn the community.

Poisonous mushroom.

Currently, it is the sunny, hot, and humid season, which is very favorable for the growth of wild mushrooms. Although all levels and sectors have been propagandized and popularized, mushroom poisoning cases still occur due to the eating habits of people in the highlands.

To prevent similar poisoning cases, the Department of Health recommends: People should not arbitrarily pick mushrooms that grow in the wild and do not know whether they are poisonous or not for cooking; when eating mushrooms, if you see signs of poisoning, you need to give first aid, induce vomiting on the spot and go to the nearest medical facility for timely emergency care; all levels and sectors also need to continue to strengthen communication work on food safety, especially natural toxin poisoning.

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