TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - The safety of edible fungi purchased at Melbourne markets
JO  - Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
A1  - Robinson, Jeffrey P.
A1  - MacLeod, Dawson S.
A1  - Taylor, David McD
A1  - Lebel, Teresa
A1  - May, Tom W.
SP  - 279
EP  - 280
VL  - 30
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1326-0200
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -