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   "Frederick Burroughs"  wrote in message   
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   > Kurt wrote:   
   >   
   >> "Frederick Burroughs" wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>>From "Mushrooms of Northeastern North America" by Bessette et al,   
   >>>"Several Pholiotas cause gastrointestinal upset, and identification can   
   >>>be difficult." The text says there were 205 recognized species by 1968.   
   >>>   
   >>>Specifically, P. squarrosides has been reported to cause gastrointestinal   
   >>>disturbance in *some* people. But, 12 hours from ingestion to hurl is a   
   >>>bit of a long delay. I'd be more suspicious of the buffet fish. How was   
   >>>the taste the first time down (of the mushrooms)?   
   >>>   
   >>>The similar P. squarrosa is supposed to be garlic scented, and gills   
   >>>tinting green with age. It is described as poisonous, causing   
   >>>gastrointestinal upset.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> The mushrooms were perfect. Just the good earthy smell.   
   >> The buffet fish would be a good guess.   
   >   
   > Yeah, blame the fish.   
   >   
   >   
   >> There was no green tinge at all, and there was one totally unfolded and   
   >> close to too old.   
   >> The mushroooms and eggs were good and I felt upset 6 hrs after the   
   >> buffet.   
   >>   
   > Mushrooms and eggs, makes my mouth water. Are you gonna try the mushrooms   
   > again, as a test?   
      
   If I found the same mushroom in that condition, I would try it(after all I'm   
   still alive). I do blame the buffet because I know more people who get sick   
   there than folks who get sick on wild mushrooms.   
   Kurt   
      
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