An Australian woman was taken into custody for organizing a lunch that resulted in the deaths of three guests due to a possible poisoning from mushrooms.
The Philadelphia Poison Control Center cautions against consuming wild mushrooms at 02:14.
took place in Sydney in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.
Police in Australia detained the organizer of a lunch event held in Sydney on Thursday for breaking COVID-19 regulations.
Three guests were killed.
A local pastor is currently battling for their life due to suspected poisoning from mushrooms.
On July 29, the Victoria state police carried out a search warrant at Erin Patterson’s residence in Leongatha. Present at the time were Gail and Don Patterson, both 70 years old and the former husband’s parents, as well as Heather Wilkinson, 66, and her husband Ian Wilkinson, 68, who had gathered there for lunch.
The following day, all four individuals were admitted to the hospital. Out of the group, only Ian Wilkinson, who is a nearby pastor, survived. He remained in critical condition for almost two months before being discharged on September 23.
After the search of her residence was finished, Erin Patterson would be questioned by homicide investigators, according to Detective Inspector Dean Thomas of the Victoria Police.
death cap mushrooms.
In Australia, death cap mushrooms grow abundantly in moist and warm areas, and can often be confused with edible types.
According to reports, these mushrooms are said to have a sweeter taste compared to other varieties, but they also contain strong toxins that can gradually lead to liver and kidney damage.
According to the BBC, death caps account for 90% of fatal cases of mushroom poisoning worldwide. Last year, a series of poisonings in Victoria resulted in one death and seven hospitalizations.
According to a report from the Australian Broadcasting Corp., Erin Patterson stated that she prepared a Beef Wellington steak for lunch, using mushrooms purchased from a popular supermarket chain as well as dried mushrooms from an Asian grocery store.
She stated that she also consumed the meal and subsequently experienced stomach pains and diarrhea.
According to the BBC, the woman’s kids did not attend the lunch but enjoyed some leftover Beef Wellington the following day. She mentioned that they had removed the mushrooms from the dish since they are not fans of them.
On August 5th, the day the third diner passed away, law enforcement had previously conducted a search of her residence.
The report was contributed to by AFP.
Source: cbsnews.com