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November 6, 2026 · Industry Watch

French officials investigate death after mushroom poisoning

French officials investigate death after mushroom poisoning
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Dried morels sold by a retailer are being examined as a possible link to a fatal case reported in early November.

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French authorities are investigating the death of a woman following severe poisoning that may be connected to dried morel mushrooms, Food Safety News reports.

Health officials were notified of the death at the beginning of November. The mushrooms under scrutiny had been sold at a B&M store, but the possible link remains under investigation.

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