amanita phalloides

[Robert D. Darby]

On 21 Nov 1995, Wild City wrote:

> Does anyone have any statistics on how many people in the USA have died in
> the last ten years from eating the death cap. Or do you know where I might
> be able to get this information. Also, this is an introduced species.
> Where and when did it come into the US? 
> Thanks in advance for your response.
> 
> 
I think the Poison Control Center in your area could give you a lead on 
this statistic.  Their 800 number is listed in the front of your 
telephone book.

Good Luck!