The bitter aftertaste of «poisonous pumpkins» and «killer courgettes»

Have you ever questioned whether the bitter squash on your plate was safe to eat?

Gilled or boletus mushrooms?

If you suspect that you have been poisoned by mushrooms after eating an unchecked selection of wild mushrooms that you have foraged yourself or after an accidental ingestion, it is important to know whether the mushrooms in question are gilled or boletus mushrooms in order to assess the risk.

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Switzerland’s Poison Control Center (145) Faces Closure Despite Record Year

The Number of Calls to Switzerland’s Poison Control Center Keeps Growing — But Financial Resources Are Dwindling. For further details, see the full article in German or French.

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30.10.2025 The bitter aftertaste of «poisonous pumpkins» and «killer courgettes»
29.09.2025 Gilled or boletus mushrooms?
10.09.2025 Switzerland’s Poison Control Center (145) Faces Closure Despite Record Year

The bitter aftertaste of «poisonous pumpkins» and «killer courgettes»

Gilled or boletus mushrooms?

Switzerland’s Poison Control Center (145) Faces Closure Despite Record Year

In case of emergency

Emergency call 145 (24/7)

The bitter aftertaste of «poisonous pumpkins» and «killer courgettes»

Gilled or boletus mushrooms?

Switzerland’s Poison Control Center (145) Faces Closure Despite Record Year