FDA recalls 'needle mushrooms' due to possible listeria

Monday, July 14, 2025
New Jersey-based LLK Trading is recalling its 200 gram packages of needle mushrooms due to a listeria risk.

A New Jersey based company is recalling its 200 g packages of needle mushrooms because they may be contaminated with listeria.



The company says if eaten, the mushrooms could pose a serious risk to young children, older people, or those with weakened immune systems.

It does not have any reports of people getting ill from the mushrooms.

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The FDA spotted the possible contamination during a routine test.



Anyone who has the product should throw it away or return it to where it was purchased for a full refund.
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