Japan's health ministry is warning people heading to the mountains this fall to beware of poisonous mushrooms that closely resemble edible varieties and can cause death.
More than 540 people suffered food poisoning from toxic mushrooms in the 10 years through 2025, with some dying, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
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