The number of mushroom poisoning cases has increased in the Lviv region, with children among those affected.
In the Lviv region, 6 cases of poisoning from wild mushrooms have been recorded, with half of them being children. Overall, across Ukraine, more than 40 cases of mushroom poisoning have been registered since the autumn of 2026 year, with six children among the affected individuals. Medical professionals emphasize the danger of collecting mushrooms near roads, landfills, and industrial facilities.
In the Lviv region, the number of poisonings from wild mushrooms has increased. According to the Lviv regional center for the control and prevention of diseases of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the region has registered 6 such cases in the past, with half of them involving children.
According to experts, cases of poisoning have been recorded in the Sheptytsky and Drohobych districts, with three cases in each. Medical professionals emphasize that even mushrooms that appear to be edible can pose a hidden danger, and any mistake during their collection or preparation can have serious consequences for health, or even life.
Overall, as of autumn 2026 year, over 40 cases of poisoning from wild mushrooms were recorded in Ukraine, with six children among those affected. The highest number of cases were reported in the Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions. In the Sumy region, poisoning from the pale toadstool, which was mistaken for an edible mushroom, resulted in a person's death.
Experts from the Center for Public Health identify three main causes of poisoning: misidentification of mushrooms, violation of collection rules, and purchasing "from individuals." Doctors remind that wild mushrooms are a heavy food due to the presence of chitin, and therefore, they advise against their consumption by children, pregnant women, elderly people, and those with digestive problems.