A food poisoning outbreak at Dave's Sushi in Bozeman, Montana, resulted in two deaths and 51 people falling ill and brought attention to the risks associated with morel mushrooms. The FDA's investigation indicated that undercooked or raw morels were likely responsible, leading to the issuance of the first guidelines on preparing morels. The incident reveals a lack of widespread knowledge about the potential dangers of morels, even among chefs, as well as the broader uncertainty about the toxicity of various mushroom species in North America. The North American Mycological Association's records show that while morel poisonings are relatively rare, they do occur, underscoring the importance of proper preparation and cooking to mitigate risks.