What Was Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Allergic To? Exploring Possible Causes of His Tragic Fatal Allergic Reaction

Approximately 4% of adults and 8% of children have food allergies. Many of these children outgrow their allergies, according to the Mayo Clinic. But this weekend’s sudden death of Food Network star Michael Chiarello, who had a food allergy that sent him into anaphylactic shock, has made people more aware of the risks that the … Read more

Where Do Lobster Mushrooms Grow? Your Guide to Finding These Unique Fungi

Lobster mushrooms are the result of a parasitic fungus Hypomyces lactifluorum infecting another mushroom, usually Russula brevipes. The lobster mushroom infection gives the host a hard red-orange shell and changes its taste, texture, shape, and even DNA. From what I’ve heard, Hypomyces lactiflourum only infects edible mushrooms. However, you should be careful because it could … Read more