What do I do if I’ve ingested a poisonous mushroom?
If you believe you or someone you know has ingested a poisonous mushroom, do not wait for symptoms to start before seeking medical help. Go straight to the nearest hospital or emergency medical centre or call the emergency services. If possible, preserve a sample of any uneaten mushroom or take a photo of the mushroom to show to the doctors to help them identify the toxins and treat them accordingly.
If you believe an animal (regardless of whether it is wild or domestic) has ingested a poisonous mushroom, contact the animal poisons hotline for your area. If it is safe to do so, take it to the nearest vet immediately; if not, call the vet if directed to by the animal poisons hotline.
If you believe you or someone you know has ingested any wild mushroom and is not an expert or professional forager, contact the poisons hotline/poisons information centre for your area and they will advise you if it is necessary to seek medical help and how to do so.
If you have spotted wild mushrooms growing in your area that you believe may be poisonous, report the sighting to your local authorities/council/city services so they can take action to minimise the risk of people or animals ingesting wild mushrooms. If it is on private property, alert the landowner as well as the council.