Safe mushrooms in Burgenlandkreis: Experts offer free advice

Safe mushrooms in Burgenlandkreis: Experts offer free advice

They are sprouting again in the forests of the Burgenland district: mushrooms that invite you to collect them and can delight your taste buds, but can also be treacherous if you don't look closely. The region's volunteer mushroom experts (PSV) are now offering free advice to increase safety when collecting mushrooms. These experienced and trained professionals assist collectors to prevent mushroom poisoning. HalleLife reports that the advice also includes important information about location and growth conditions, as well as the preservation and preparation of mushrooms.

How important this support is becomes apparent when we take a look at the dangers that lurk when collecting mushrooms. In many cases the consequences cannot be traced back to real poisonous mushrooms. Inattentive consumption of edible mushrooms can lead to serious health problems. The Vogtland mushroom school explains, that spurious mushroom poisoning is often caused by improper storage and consumption of spoiled mushrooms. These can quickly become infected with mold and bacteria, especially in damp weather and poor storage.

Advice and help from mushroom experts

The mushroom experts in the Burgenland district offer a free inspection of the mushrooms they have collected - a real security for everyone who doesn't want to miss out on the tasty forest fruits. However, it is important to bring the entire collection basket with you, as the PSV can only inspect the mushrooms that they see in person. A simple photo is not enough the DGFM explains. Acting particularly carelessly can leave dangerous poisonous mushrooms in the car unnoticed.

The dedicated consultants, who mostly work on a voluntary basis or for a small fee, not only help with the identification, but also give tips on how to deal with mushrooms correctly. They explain what to do in the event of suspected poisoning and are available for informative hikes that focus on collecting and identifying mushrooms.

The list of mushroom consultants

If you need a mushroom expert in the region, you can use the following contact information:

• Frau Gisela Jäger-Logsch
  Adresse: Altenrodaer Weg 5a, 06642 Kaiserpfalz OT Bucha
  Telefon: 034465/88443 (Termin nach Vereinbarung)
  E-Mail: logsch-bucha@t-online.de
• Herr Udo Winter
  Adresse: Hauptstr. 1, 06628 Hassenhausen
  Telefon: 034463/26398 und 0170/9738889 (Termine nach Vereinbarung, Montag ganztägig)
  E-Mail: witon54@gmx.de
• Herr Stefan Fischer
  Adresse: Waldstr. 25, 06712 Zeitz OT Kayna
  Telefon: 0171/7511811 (Termine nach Vereinbarung)
  E-Mail: sfisc92119@aol.com

With this competent support, mushroom picking becomes a safe leisure activity. After all, nature's crumbs can also make a good business if you proceed with a good hand and keep the dangers in mind. Remember: Correct handling of mushrooms is the be-all and end-all.