# Mushroom poisonings: more than 700 cases in France and one death > Since early September 2026, more than 700 people have been poisoned after consuming mushrooms in France, with species misidentification being the leading cause and AI applications being criticized by mycologists. In late October, the Bordeaux poison control centre warned of a late but abundant mushroom flush, while doctors cautioned against mobile identification apps and articles reiterated prevention guidelines. In early November, in Ardèche, an elected official urged caution after the death of his father, Jacques Boyer, during a foraging trip a little over a year earlier, and in Corsica, the Ajaccio Mycological and Botanical Society reported a delayed season and reminded people of proper practices. On 4 November, a 27‑year‑old woman died at the Montpellier University Hospital after eating canned morels sold at B&M, the suspect batches being subject to a national recall due to probable contamination by a toxin. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events nationwide, followed from 24 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 10 articles from 8 sources (health); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 14:53. Reported toll: 1 death. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 24 October 2026 at 10:12 - Updated: 4 November 2026 at 14:53 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/184-mushroom-poisonings-more-than-700-cases-in-france-and-one-death ## Reported figures - 1 deaths ## Coverage angles All three sides cover the event with an emphasis on prevention, but the left stresses the responsibility of AI applications in identification errors, while the centre favours local testimonies and practical caution rules. **Common ground** - More than 700 poisoning cases recorded since early September in France - Species misidentification is the leading cause of poisoning - Specialists recommend not relying on identification apps - Call to contact a mycology society or a poison control centre in case of doubt **Differences** - The left makes AI and apps a central focus of its headline and angle, whereas the centre mentions them among other prevention tips - The centre highlights local cases and testimonies (Ardèche, Corsica, Bordeaux) absent from the provided left‑wing articles ## Timeline (7 events) ### 24 October 2026 — [Over 700 cases of mushroom poisoning since September, AI under scrutiny](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17-over-700-cases-of-mushroom-poisoning-since-september-ai-under-scrutiny.md) More than 700 people have been poisoned after consuming mushrooms since early September in France. The main cause is misidentification of the species, and AI applications are criticized by mycologists. 2 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 30 October 2026 — [Le centre antipoison de Bordeaux met en garde contre les intoxications aux champignons](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5061-le-centre-antipoison-de-bordeaux-met-en-garde-contre-les-intoxications-aux.md) Une toxicologue du CHU de Bordeaux alerte les cueilleurs alors que le centre antipoison enregistre les premières intoxications liées à une poussée tardive mais abondante des champignons. 1 sources, 1 articles · Bordeaux — Gironde ### 30 October 2026 — [Intoxications aux champignons : les applications de reconnaissance pointées du doigt](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5183-intoxications-aux-champignons-les-applications-de-reconnaissance-pointees-du.md) Un médecin met en garde contre les applications mobiles d'identification des champignons, jugées dangereuses face au risque réel d'intoxication. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 31 October 2026 — [Cinq règles pour éviter les intoxications aux champignons sauvages](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5971-cinq-regles-pour-eviter-les-intoxications-aux-champignons-sauvages.md) Un article de prévention rappelle les règles à suivre pour éviter les intoxications lors de la cueillette de champignons sauvages, dans un contexte de forte hausse des cas depuis septembre. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 2 November 2026 — [En Ardèche, un élu appelle à la prudence après la mort de son père lors d'une cueillette](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6716-en-ardeche-un-elu-appelle-a-la-prudence-apres-la-mort-de-son-pere-lors-d-une.md) Un peu plus d'un an après la mort de Jacques Boyer lors d'une cueillette de champignons sur le plateau ardéchois, son fils lance un message de prévention aux cueilleurs. 2 sources, 2 articles · Ardèche ### 2 November 2026 — [Corse : une saison de champignons décalée, appel à la prudence](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7352-corse-une-saison-de-champignons-decalee-appel-a-la-prudence.md) Les pluies récentes favorisent la pousse des champignons en Corse, avec une saison décalée selon les secteurs. La Société mycologique et botanique d'Ajaccio rappelle les bons réflexes pour cueillir sans risque. 1 sources, 1 articles · Ajaccio — Corse-du-Sud ### 4 November 2026 — [Une femme de 27 ans meurt après avoir mangé des morilles séchées, rappel national](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9255-une-femme-de-27-ans-meurt-apres-avoir-mange-des-morilles-sechees-rappel-national.md) Une jeune femme est décédée au CHU de Montpellier après avoir consommé des morilles en boîte vendues chez B&M. Les lots suspects font l'objet d'un rappel national en raison d'une probable contamination par une toxine. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Mushroom poisonings: more than 700 cases in France and one death”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/184-mushroom-poisonings-more-than-700-cases-in-france-and-one-death Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology