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- Jeffrey P Robinson, Dawson S MacLeod, David McD Taylor, Teresa Lebel, and Tom W May.
- Victorian Poisons Information Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria. jeff.robinson@rch.org.au
- Aust N Z J Public Health. 2006 Jun 1; 30 (3): 279-80.
ObjectiveTo determine if toxic mushroom species are sold at Melbourne fruit and vegetable markets.MethodsWe purchased a specimen of every mushroom on sale at six large Melbourne markets on four separate days evenly spread during the period April to June, 2005. These specimens were identified by a specialist mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.ResultsTen edible mushroom species, but no toxic species, were identified.ConclusionsMushrooms purchased from Melbourne markets appear to be safe.ImplicationsWhile this study provides no evidence that public health is at risk from mushrooms sold at Melbourne markets, it has important limitations. Ongoing periodic surveillance is warranted.
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