"Fatal Outbreak: Undercooked Morel Mushrooms Claim Lives in Montana"

A deadly outbreak in Montana led to 51 people falling ill and two deaths after consuming undercooked morel mushrooms at a sushi restaurant. CDC investigators found that the toxins in the undercooked edible wild mushrooms caused severe gastrointestinal distress, with a dose-response relationship identified. The outbreak was linked to a special sushi roll with salmon and morels, and it was discovered that cooking the mushrooms thoroughly is crucial to reduce toxin levels and prevent illness.