Mercury Content in Three Edible Wild-Growing Mushroom Species from Different Environmentally Loaded Areas in Slovakia: An Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment
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Researchers tested three types of edible mushrooms from 60 locations across Slovakia to measure their mercury content and potential health risks. Mushrooms grown in polluted soils, especially former mining areas, accumulated dangerous levels of mercury, particularly in the mushroom caps. The study found that while some mushroom species are safer than others, consuming mushrooms from contaminated areas could pose serious health risks to both adults and children.