Morel Mushroom Season? How to Spot Food Poisoning Signs

Panko Alerts · May 11, 2026

May is peak morel mushroom season in Washington, and Seattle restaurants love featuring foraged mushrooms on spring menus. If you eat wild mushrooms and feel nauseous, have stomach cramps, or start vomiting within 6 hours, get medical help right away – mushroom poisoning can be serious. When in doubt, stick to restaurants that clearly identify their mushroom sources or choose cultivated varieties like shiitake instead of foraged ones.

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Source: Panko Alerts