California health officials are urging the public to refrain from foraging wild mushrooms following a deadly poisoning outbreak that has resulted in one death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations. The outbreak has been linked to potentially lethal amatoxin-containing mushrooms, leading to alarming rates of mushroom-related poisonings across the state. Officials emphasize the dangers posed by misidentifying toxic mushrooms as edible and are taking preventive measures to discourage foraging. The situation has prompted widespread warnings from Monterey County to the Central Coast and Bay Area, as locals are advised to prioritize safety and avoid collecting wild mushrooms.