Open House to Control Harvested Mushrooms

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Starting tomorrow, 3 July the Department of Hygiene and Health Prevention of the Insubria Ats as usual, active in the period July – November Mycological Door for the free evaluation of wild edible mushrooms collected by citizens

Fungal mushroom lovers may, therefore, use the experience of inspectors in mycology to have a control of the fungal species collected and later on the test of edibility they can obtain mycological certification with the judgment on mushrooms .

Mushrooms subject to inspection must be fresh, whole and with all essential parts for recognition, to be presented in rigid, perforated containers with clairvoyance to separate the different species collected

The edible test must be submitted to the totality quantity collected and as soon as possible from the moment of collection of the mushrooms. Fungi judged not to be eaten, deteriorated, toxic or toxic (deadly) are immediately confiscated for destruction. Mycologists do not control fungi that are not whole, rotten or presented in containers other than those recommended

not recommended consumption of mushrooms when in doubt about edibility, large quantities and in consecutive meals. Persons intolerant to certain foods or medications, or who usually suffer from the stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas and pregnant or badfeeding women, in addition to infants , should avoid eating mushrooms.

s and disorders occur after consumption it is necessary to go immediately to the hospital to the first symptoms of discomfort and to carry ] mushroom remnants consumed, cleaning residues and all mushrooms of the same consignment, cooked, raw or frozen.

Each year, almost all poisonings are caused by harvested and unverified mushrooms and, for a small portion, from mushrooms for which consumers are intolerant.

The consultants made available by ATS Insubria also provide information on the consumption Mushrooms safely

The collection of mushrooms must respect some simple indications which are limited to seize only the aerial parts and in the hours following from dawn to dusk. The maximum authorized quantity is 3 kg per person, except for the largest sample or if it is "chiodino" in a single stock

prohibitions we mainly mention that we use rakes hooks or other tools that could damage the soil and collect closed eggs of Amanita caesarea (good egg).

It is important that those who collect mushrooms wear long pants, appropriate footwear and colored clothing to be visible in case of an accident.

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