The recent case of mushroom poisoning in Australia is entirely separate from the incident involving Janet Yellen and magic mushrooms. In Australia, a tragic incident occurred where three individuals lost their lives after consuming cooked mushrooms purchased from local grocery stores and supermarkets. This event has raised concerns about food safety and quality control in the country’s food supply chain. On the other hand, in an unrelated case, Janet Yellen, the United States Treasury Secretary, inadvertently started a culinary trend in China for a dish called “Jian shou qing.” Jian shou qing, also known as “see hand blue,” incorporates magic mushrooms known for their hallucinogenic properties. This trend gained momentum after Yellen was observed consuming these fungi during her visit to Beijing in July.
The dish features Lanmaoa asiatica mushrooms, which exhibit a blue hue when sliced or bruised. These mushrooms are potentially poisonous due to their hallucinogenic effects, although the specific compounds responsible for these effects have not yet been identified by scientists. Dr. Peter Mortimer, a professor at the Kunming Institute of Botany, shared insights into the potential dangers of consuming these mushrooms. He mentioned a friend who accidentally consumed them and experienced hallucinations for three days. Janet Yellen and her colleagues did not experience any adverse effects from consuming these mushrooms. Instead, their choice to try the dish led to a viral online trend, resulting in swift sell-outs of the dish at various branches of the restaurant within hours. It’s important to note that the mushroom poisoning case in Australia and the trend sparked by Janet Yellen’s culinary choice are entirely distinct occurrences.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn