# A Morel Dilemma: Episode 5 — Trial of the Morel

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Podcast: [The Poison Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-poison-lab-470516)
Published: 2026-06-03T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-poison-lab.captivate.fm/episode/a-morel-dilemma-episode-5-trial-of-the-morel
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## Resource

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 Dilemma Support the show Review the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodes Bonus content and early access Discounts 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 show Email: Toxtalk1@gmail.com More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and Resources Show Website

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