Introducing: A Morel Dilemma

Introducing: A Morel Dilemma

From The Poison Lab by Clinical Toxicology LLC

June 1, 2026 · 4 min · Season 2

About this episode

This episode explores a deadly outbreak linked to morel mushrooms at a sushi restaurant in Bozeman, Montana.

Available June 3rd- A deadly outbreak begins at a sushi restaurant in Bozeman, Montana. Diners develop rapid, severe gastrointestinal illness. Some collapse. Two people die. And the only clue pointing investigators toward a cause is also the hardest one to believe: morel mushrooms. A Morel Dilemma is a serialized outbreak investigation from The Poison Lab , following the story in real time as clinicians, toxicologists, public health officials, mycologists, and families try to answer one unsettling question: How could a prized edible mushroom suddenly be linked to death? This is a story about poisoning, public health, uncertainty, and the uncomfortable process of discovering that something we thought we understood may be far more complicated than it seemed. A Morel Dilemma Support the show Review the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodes Bonus content and early access Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the show…

Topics covered

  • outbreak investigation
  • public health
  • food poisoning
  • mushrooms
  • gastrointestinal illness
  • death
  • uncertainty

Keywords

  • morel mushrooms
  • outbreak
  • sushi restaurant
  • gastrointestinal illness
  • public health
  • toxicology
  • poisoning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Poison Lab

Places: Bozeman, Montana

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