This research investigated how an edible mushroom species handles toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium in its environment. The findings show that the mushroom responds differently to these metals, effectively blocking lead while readily absorbing and moving cadmium throughout its structure. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps assess food safety risks in mushrooms grown in contaminated soils • Provides insights for safer mushroom cultivation practices • Contributes to understanding environmental contamination monitoring • Informs dietary considerations for mushroom consumption in polluted areas • Assists in developing better agricultural practices for mushroom farming