 These toxic mushrooms resemble several edible species (most notably caesar's mushroom and the straw mushroom) commonly consumed by humans, increasing the risk of accidental poisoning. Amatoxins, the class of toxins found in these mushrooms, are thermostable: they resist changes due to heat and so, unlike many ingested poisons, their toxic effects are not reduced by cooking. Some amatoxins will cause irritation and severe pain and even damage to the eyes and skin on contact. They can be absorbed through the skin leading to the same potentially lethal effects as ingestion or inhalation.
