11 Hospitalized After Consuming Toxic Mushrooms in Pennsylvania

An Amish family, including a 1-year-old, fell ill after eating wild mushrooms found in the woods, sparking a 'mass casualty' response.

The incident occurred in Peach Bottom Township, near the Maryland state line, and involved 11 members of an Amish family.
Emergency services were called at around 9:30 p.m. after all 11 individuals became ill from eating the mushrooms.
The family was transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where all members were treated and released in stable condition.
The mushrooms were gathered from the woods by a family member who misidentified them as safe to eat.
Local authorities, including the Pennsylvania State Police, are investigating the incident, which highlights the dangers of wild mushroom consumption.