@article{ref1,
title="The safety of edible fungi purchased at Melbourne markets",
journal="Australian and New Zealand journal of public health",
year="2006",
author="Robinson, Jeffrey P. and MacLeod, Dawson S. and Taylor, David McD and Lebel, Teresa and May, Tom W.",
volume="30",
number="3",
pages="279-280",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To determine if toxic mushroom species are sold at Melbourne fruit and vegetable markets. METHODS: We purchased a specimen of every mushroom on sale at six large Melbourne markets on four separate days evenly spread during the period April to June, 2005. These specimens were identified by a specialist mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. RESULTS: Ten edible mushroom species, but no toxic species, were identified. CONCLUSIONS: Mushrooms purchased from Melbourne markets appear to be safe. IMPLICATIONS: While this study provides no evidence that public health is at risk from mushrooms sold at Melbourne markets, it has important limitations. Ongoing periodic surveillance is warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1326-0200",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}