This (Edible) Mushroom Could Kill You

Morels are one of the most commonly eaten wild mushrooms. So how did two people die from eating them at a single restaurant in Bozeman, Montana? Alex & George team up to take a deeper look into mushroom chemistry, identification, and cultivation to get a better understanding of this mystery.

#mushrooms #poison #chemistry

Credits:
Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff

Producers:
Andrew Sobey
Elaine Seward
Darren Weaver

Writers:
Alex Dainis
George Zaidan

Hosts:
Alex Dainis
George Zaidan

Scientific Consultants:
Michael Beug, PhD
Michelle Boucher, PhD
Alden C. Dirks, PhD
Leila Duman, PhD
Annie Weissman, MD

Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell

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