Mushroom Poisoning Cases: The InVS recorded 313 cases of mushroom poisoning between June 29 and September 3, 2015 (source: data from poison control centers and toxicovigilance centers). In light of the steady increase in the number of reported cases, particularly since the beginning of August, the Directorate General for Health (DGS), the InVS, and the National Institute for Health Prevention and Education (INPES) wish to warn mushroom pickers and remind them of best practices.In Midi-Pyrénées, 46 cases have been recorded since the Poison Control and Toxicovigilance Center began monitoring, and 41 visits to emergency departments in Midi-Pyrénées due to mushroom poisoning have been recorded via the OSCOUR® network.The health consequences of this type of poisoning are serious (severe digestive disorders, liver damage that may require a transplant), and can even be fatal. Most cases result in hospitalization, often in intensive care. In the majority of cases, these poisonings result from mistaking poisonous mushrooms for edible ones, hence the importance of remaining vigilant, whether you are an expert or just an occasional forager. If you experience one or more symptoms—including diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, tremors, dizziness, vision problems, etc.—after eating wild mushrooms: immediately call "911" or a poison control center and mention that you have eaten mushrooms.