The Poison Lab

Clinical Toxicology LLC

Dive into the captivating world of poisons with The Poison Lab! Hosted by Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman (@EMPoisonPharmD), who has over a decade of managing poisoning and drug overdose via poison centers and in the emergency department. Also occasional co-hosted by his robo cohost Toxo! (@LabPoison). This show unpacks the fascinating history, cutting-edge science, and life-saving medical management of toxins from around the globe. From stories of those impacted to expert insights from pioneers in poisoning treatment, each episode brings you closer to understanding the poisons that lurk in plain sight. Explore episodes, med videos, games, and more at thepoisonlab.com—every poison has a story to tell!

  1. A Morel Dilemma Bonus Radio Co-Broadcast: Ryan Feldman on WTMJ Conversations — Morels, Mushroom Poisoning, and the Story Behind A Morel Dilemma

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    A Morel Dilemma Bonus Radio Co-Broadcast: Ryan Feldman on WTMJ Conversations — Morels, Mushroom Poisoning, and the Story Behind A Morel Dilemma

    In this bonus episode of A Morel Dilemma, Ryan shares his recent interview on WTMJ Conversations with Libby Collins. The conversation goes behind the scenes of the series and explores why Ryan spent two years investigating the 2023 Bozeman, Montana morel mushroom outbreak, one of the strangest poisoning outbreaks in recent history. Ryan discusses how the outbreak challenged long-held assumptions about morels, why mushroom poisonings are not all the same, and how public health investigators work through uncertainty when people become seriously ill from a shared exposure. The episode also covers mushroom foraging safety, the difference between true and false morels, why raw or undercooked morels can be dangerous, and what Wisconsin poison center toxicologists commonly see during mushroom season. Ryan also talks about broader poisoning outbreaks, including vape-associated lung injury, contaminated synthetic cannabinoids, pediatric exploratory ingestions, THC edibles, and other toxicology problems that show up far more often than mushrooms. This is a good episode for anyone who wants a more conversational introduction to A Morel Dilemma, the public health stakes behind poisoning outbreaks, and the strange world of mushroom toxicology. Topics covered include: Why foraging is becoming more popularWhy you should never eat a mushroom unless you are 100% sure of its identificationTrue morels vs. false morelsWhy morels should never be eaten raw or undercookedThe Bozeman morel mushroom outbreakHow investigators think through foodborne poisoning mysteriesMushroom poisonings seen by poison centers in WisconsinDeath caps, destroying angels, and amatoxin poisoningPediatric poisoning risks, including laundry pods, THC edibles, and household chemicalsWhy poisoning outbreaks are difficult to recognize and investigateWhat A Morel Dilemma is really trying to uncover You can learn more about the series at ThePoisonLab.com or TheMorelDilemma.com. A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    37 Min.
  2. A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — The Bradford Hill Criteria & The Morel

    3. Juni ·  Bonus

    A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — The Bradford Hill Criteria & The Morel

    In Episode 5, we put the morel mushroom on trial. This bonus episode shows how we built the case. Dr. Grant Comstock joins me for the full, unfiltered causation breakdown using the Bradford Hill criteria, a public health framework used to separate true causation from simple association. We walk through the CDC data step by step, looking at strength of association, timing, dose response, plausibility, consistency, specificity, and the places where the morel theory starts to strain. This is the deeper dive behind the trial: how toxicologists stress-test an outbreak theory when there is no smoking gun, no known toxin, and no easy answer. Select references CDC Bozeman Montana Outbreak DataRyan's paper on the Bradford hill criteria in EVALI A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    34 Min.
  3. A Morel Dilemma: Episode 5 — Trial of the Morel

    3. Juni

    A Morel Dilemma: Episode 5 — Trial of the Morel

    The case against the morel mushroom is starting to come together, but there are still major problems. Not everyone who got sick ate morels, and not everyone who ate morels got sick. If the mushroom is really the culprit, those gaps have to be explained. In Episode 5 of A Morel Dilemma, we put the CDC data on trial with Dr. Grant Comstock and stress-test the evidence linking morels to the Bozeman outbreak. We look at case definitions, dose response, why some may have gotten sick but not others, Because the question is no longer just whether morels can make people sick. It is why this is happening now. and whether this is truly a new danger or something that has been hiding in plain sight. Select references: Dr. Beck's Study Dr. Leang's Case Series A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    53 Min.
  4. A Morel Dilemma: Episode 4 — A Familiar Shape

    3. Juni

    A Morel Dilemma: Episode 4 — A Familiar Shape

    When every obvious test comes back negative, investigators have to look for another way to prove what caused the outbreak. So this episode takes a step sideways, from Bozeman, Montana to a small mountain village in the French Alps, where researchers faced a different kind of mystery: a cluster of ALS cases with no clear cause. What they found there may help explain how scientists can link a mushroom to a devastating illness, even without finding a toxin. In Episode 4 of A Morel Dilemma, we follow the investigation into Montchavin, mushrooms, environmental exposure, and the kind of epidemiologic detective work that becomes necessary when the lab tests do not give you the answer. Select resources Mt Chavin investigationMushroom Identifcation A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    33 Min.
  5. A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Calling in The CDC

    3. Juni ·  Bonus

    A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Calling in The CDC

    In this bonus episode, we go deeper into the public health machinery behind a mass poisoning investigation. Dr. Michael Yeh, a medical toxicologist at the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, explains how the CDC gets pulled into unusual outbreaks, how poison centers and health departments help spot early signals, and what happens once a local cluster starts looking like something bigger. We also explore several real-world investigations, from lead-contaminated applesauce to synthetic cannabinoid poisonings to Diamond Shruumz chocolate products, and ask a practical question: when something strange is happening, who do you call? This is a behind-the-scenes look at the systems, people, and detective work that help identify poisoning outbreaks before they spread. A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    21 Min.
  6. A Morel Dilemma: Episode 3 — Testing the Evidence

    3. Juni

    A Morel Dilemma: Episode 3 — Testing the Evidence

    With the restaurant closed and the first interviews underway, investigators bring in the CDC and FDA to help answer the question at the center of the outbreak: what actually made people sick? The leading suspect is still the morel mushroom, but proving that is not simple. The symptoms could fit bacterial food poisoning, spoiled fish, a chemical contaminant, a mislabeled spice, or even a toxic mushroom mixed in by mistake. So the team starts testing everything they can: patient samples, food samples, bacteria, pesticides, heavy metals, classic mushroom toxins, and more. In Episode 3 of A Morel Dilemma, we go inside the science of a poisoning investigation and ask what happens when every obvious test comes back negative. Because when there is no toxin to find, the mystery does not end. It gets harder. A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    33 Min.
  7. A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Muscarine Poisoning

    3. Juni ·  Bonus

    A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Muscarine Poisoning

    This bonus episode takes a deeper look at the muscarine poisoning case discussed by Dr. Matthew Stanton. We break down how muscarine causes toxicity, why its symptoms can become life-threatening, and why its important for foragers to recognize so they can be treated. Select References: Dr. Stanton's case reportWisconsin Muscarine Case Series (Not yet available) A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    10 Min.
  8. A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Who Treats Mushroom Poisoning

    3. Juni ·  Bonus

    A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — Who Treats Mushroom Poisoning

    Who actually treats mushroom poisoning? In this short mini episode, we answer a surprisingly important question: when someone gets sick after eating a mushroom, who do they call, and who helps the doctors figure out what to do next? We break down the role of poison centers, medical toxicologists, emergency clinicians, and why the most important number to remember is 1-800-222-1222. A Morel DilemmaSupport the showReview the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodesBonus content and early accessDiscounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the showEmail: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and ResourcesShow Website

    4 Min.
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Dive into the captivating world of poisons with The Poison Lab! Hosted by Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman (@EMPoisonPharmD), who has over a decade of managing poisoning and drug overdose via poison centers and in the emergency department. Also occasional co-hosted by his robo cohost Toxo! (@LabPoison). This show unpacks the fascinating history, cutting-edge science, and life-saving medical management of toxins from around the globe. From stories of those impacted to expert insights from pioneers in poisoning treatment, each episode brings you closer to understanding the poisons that lurk in plain sight. Explore episodes, med videos, games, and more at thepoisonlab.com—every poison has a story to tell!

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