Gyromitra poison info?

[Jeff Potter]

Hi there...I'm interested in the rocket fuel toxin in the 
Beefsteak mushroom. I've read that it's considered poisonous
but that millions eat it. Very strange! Can someone enlighten
me? ---I recall also reading that different regions have beefsteaks
which have LESS of the toxin, making them edible. Is this the
case with the commercial beefsteaks available in Scandanavia?
I also read awhile back about a 'controlled substance' case about
such a company exporting beefsteaks to the US and getting into
trouble. Any news? Thanks...
-- 
JP
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