title: [Mushroom consumption and toxicity, state of the art].
abstract: Mushroom consumption is widespread throughout the world and mushroom foraging is often seen as a recreational activity. However, mushroom hunters, especially if inexperienced, may not fully perceive the risks associated with ingesting potentially toxic mushroom species. It is fundamental that mushrooms must be professionally inspected and their quality and safety approved before being ingested. This article analyzes the main scientific documents and current regulations regarding this topic.
authors.affiliation: Azienda Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria n. 7 della Regione Veneto, Dipartimento di Prevenzione, Servizio di Igiene degli Alimenti e della Nutrizione, Pieve di Soligo (TV).
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Marcotrigiano
authors.forename: Osvalda
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: De Giglio
authors.forename: Alessia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Quaranta
authors.forename: Maria Teresa
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Montagna
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Napoli
mesh_terms: D000363:Agaricales; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D009145:Mushroom Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology*