Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo

A health expert here has warned local residents to desist from consuming wild mushroom following the death of 15 people.

Masvingo Provincial Medical Director Amadeus Shamhu yesterday urged local residents to avoid the consumption of wild mushroom as doing so was perilous.

“My advice is that you have to consume certified and approved mushroom to avoid dire consequences.

Some species of wild mushroom are very poisonous because they emit dangerous toxins,” said Shamu.

Seven family members died in Mberengwa while in Filabusi, four members of the same family died after eating wild mushroom.