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đ FDA Issues Highest-Risk Alert for Mushroom Recall in July: What You Need to Know
The FDA has issued a Class I recall for mushrooms sold in several states due to Listeria risk. No illnesses reported, but consumers are urged to act fast.
Last Updated on July 26, 2025 by Daily News Staff
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In July 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recallâits most serious typeâfor several mushroom products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne bacteria. While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA warns that consuming the recalled mushrooms could cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially among the most vulnerable populations.
đ What Products Are Affected?
1. LLK Trading Inc. â Needle Mushrooms
Product: 200g packages labeled âNeedle Mushroomsâ Recall Date: July 11, 2025 Distributed To: Bally Produce, Maspeth, NY Datang Supermarket, NY Risk: Contamination confirmed through routine FDA sampling Contact: LLK Trading at (908) 290-3061 (MonâFri, 9:30 a.m.â3:00 p.m. EST)
2. Wiet Peeters Farm Products Ltd. (Canada) â Sliced Mushrooms
Products: Aunt Midâs Fresh Sliced Mushrooms (227g) Peeters Cremini Sliced Mushrooms (227g) Peeters Thick Slice Mushrooms (10 lb food service packaging) Sold In: Michigan and Ohio Best Before: July 4, 2025 (âBEST BEFORE 25JL04â) Contact: 1-519-351-1945 or 1-800-364-1305
đŚ What Is Listeria and Why Is This Serious?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes deadly infections, especially in:
Newborns Elderly adults Pregnant women (can cause miscarriage or stillbirth) People with weakened immune systems
Symptoms can include:
High fever Headache Stiff neck Nausea and diarrhea Confusion or loss of balance
Because of the high risk of hospitalization or death, the FDA labeled this a Class I recall, reserved only for the most dangerous contamination threats.
â What You Should Do
Check your fridge: If you recently bought packaged mushrooms from a supermarket or restaurant supply store in New York, Michigan, or Ohio, double-check the labels. Do not eat the recalled products. Dispose of the mushrooms safely or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If symptoms of Listeria appear after consuming mushrooms, seek medical attention immediately.
đ¨ No Illnesses YetâBut Donât Wait
While no confirmed illnesses have been linked to these products so far, Listeria symptoms can take daysâor even weeksâto appear. This makes early action critical.
đĄď¸ Food Safety Tips
Always wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw produce. Cook mushrooms and other vegetables thoroughly to reduce contamination risk. When in doubt, throw it outâespecially when thereâs a known recall.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
STM Daily News will continue to monitor updates from the FDA and USDA regarding food recalls and public safety alerts.
đ Related Articles & Official Links
đ°Â News Coverage:
Newsweek âFDA Issues Highest Risk Warning After Mushrooms Recalled Nationwideâ https://www.newsweek.com/fda-issues-risk-warning-after-mushrooms-recalled-nationwide-2098304 People Magazine âSeveral Mushroom Products Distributed in 3 States Have Been Recalled Due to Listeria Riskâ https://people.com/several-mushroom-products-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-11771801 WRAL 5 On Your Side âFDA Recalls Needle Mushrooms in New Jersey Due to Listeria Riskâ https://www.wral.com/consumer/5onyourside/fda-recalls-needle-mushrooms-new-jersey-july-2025
đď¸Â Official FDA Recall Notices:
LLK Trading Inc. â Needle Mushrooms Recall FDA Announcement (Published July 13, 2025) https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/llk-trading-inc-recalls-needle-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk Wiet Peeters Farm Products â Sliced Mushrooms Recall FDA Announcement (Published July 11, 2025) https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm
𧠠Educational Resource:
CDC â Listeria (Listeriosis) Fact Sheet Symptoms, risks, and prevention tips https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/index.html
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Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind an Extraordinary American Legacy
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has died at 80. We look back at the remarkable journey that took her from rural Tennessee to becoming one of America’s most beloved cultural icons.
Last Updated on August 29, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Country music legend, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing to a close one of the most remarkable careers in American entertainment.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, whose unmistakable voice, songwriting talent, humor and generosity made her an American cultural icon far beyond the world of country music, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville.
Parton died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center following a brief battle with cancer, according to her publicist. She was surrounded by loved ones. The specific type of cancer has not been publicly disclosed.
For millions of fans around the world, the news marks the loss of an entertainer who seemed almost timeless.
From the Tennessee Mountains to Stardom
Born Dolly Rebecca Parton on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, Parton grew up as one of 12 children in a family with little money.
Those beginnings would become an important part of both her identity and her music.
Rather than distancing herself from her Appalachian upbringing after becoming famous, Parton repeatedly returned to those experiences in her songwriting. Songs such as âCoat of Many Colorsâ transformed childhood memories into stories about poverty, family, dignity and love.
After moving to Nashville, Parton eventually became a nationally known performer, including through her partnership with Porter Wagoner.
But it was her ability to write songs that helped establish her as one of the defining artists of her generation.
Her catalog would eventually include classics such as âJolene,â âI Will Always Love You,â âCoat of Many Colors,â âHere You Come Againâ and â9 to 5.â
âI Will Always Love You,â originally written and recorded by Parton in the 1970s, would find an entirely new audience when Whitney Houston recorded a soaring version for the 1992 film The Bodyguard.
More Than a Country Singer
Calling Dolly Parton simply a country music star never quite captured the full scope of her career.
She crossed into pop music, television and Hollywood while maintaining her country roots.
Her starring role alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the 1980 comedy 9 to 5 helped turn her into a major movie star. The film’s title song became another Parton classic and an enduring anthem about the frustrations of working life.
Parton later appeared in films including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk.
She also became an extraordinarily successful businesswoman.
Her association with Dollywood, the Tennessee theme park bearing her name, helped transform the attraction into one of the state’s best-known tourist destinations while bringing jobs and investment to the region where she grew up.
A Legacy Built Around Giving
Parton’s impact may ultimately be measured by more than records sold, awards won or movies made.
Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, founded in 1995, free books have been provided to children from birth to age five.
What began as a literacy program serving children in Parton’s home county in Tennessee grew into an international effort distributing books to children in the United States and several other countries.
Parton also contributed to disaster relief, education and medical research. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center research that helped support development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Her philanthropy became almost as recognizable as her music.
An Artist Who Crossed Generations
Perhaps one of Parton’s most unusual achievements was her ability to remain relevant without abandoning the personality that made her famous.
Parents who grew up hearing Dolly Parton records introduced her music to their children and grandchildren. Country fans embraced her, but so did rock musicians, pop artists, actors and audiences who might rarely listen to country music.
Her enormous blonde hair, rhinestones and colorful outfits became instantly recognizable, and Parton frequently made herself the punchline of jokes about her appearance before anyone else had the opportunity.
Behind that carefully cultivated public image was a songwriter responsible for thousands of compositions and a businesswoman who maintained considerable control over her work.
Even late in her career, Parton continued exploring new musical territory. Her 2023 album Rockstar featured collaborations with major figures from rock and pop music and demonstrated yet again her ability to move between genres.
Tributes Pour In
News of Parton’s death quickly prompted tributes from across entertainment and public life.
Musicians, actors, friends and admirers remembered not only her extraordinary career but also the kindness and generosity for which she had become known.
The reaction reflects something that made Parton unusual among celebrities of her stature: she became a figure whose appeal extended across generations, regions and many of the cultural divisions of American life.
Her husband, Carl Dean, died in March 2025 at the age of 82. The famously private Dean and Parton had been married for nearly 60 years.
The Music Remains
Dolly Parton’s career is difficult to summarize because it was never confined to one thing.
She was a country singer who became a pop star.
A songwriter who became a movie star.
A girl who grew up poor in the mountains of Tennessee and became a highly successful entrepreneur.
And a celebrity who turned much of her wealth and fame toward helping children she would never meet.
Dolly Parton died at 80, but the songs, stories and institutions she created will continue long after her passing.
For generations of listeners, hearing the opening guitar of âJolene,â the tenderness of âCoat of Many Colors,â or the unmistakable opening of â9 to 5â will immediately bring her back.
And perhaps that is one of the greatest legacies a songwriter can leave behind.
STM Daily News will publish a more comprehensive look at Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life, career and lasting cultural impact in the coming days.
Sources:
Associated Press â Dolly Parton dies at 80
Reuters â Dolly Parton dies at 80
Related Links:
Official Dolly Parton Website
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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Earthquake Swarm Shakes Southern California Near Salton Sea
Earthquake Swarm: A swarm of earthquakes near Californiaâs Salton Sea and Brawley area has prompted increased monitoring by seismologists as hundreds of tremors shake the region.
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling Southern California near the Salton Sea, drawing attention from residents and seismologists across the region.
Salton Sea earthquake swarm?
The activity is centered near Brawley in Imperial County, an area known for frequent seismic movement due to its location within the Brawley Seismic Zone. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded over the past several days, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of approximately 4.7.
Residents throughout Imperial Valley, parts of Riverside County, and even portions of Arizona reported feeling shaking from several of the larger quakes. Minor incidents such as falling objects and brief power disruptions were also reported, though no major injuries or widespread structural damage have been confirmed at this time.
The region sits near the southern end of the San Andreas Fault and is considered one of Californiaâs most geologically active areas. Scientists say earthquake swarms are relatively common near the Salton Sea because of the interaction between tectonic fault systems and geothermal activity beneath the surface.
While experts continue to monitor the situation closely, they emphasize that earthquake swarms do not necessarily indicate that a larger earthquake is imminent. However, officials encourage residents to review emergency preparedness plans, secure heavy furniture, and keep emergency supplies ready.
The Salton Sea region has experienced similar seismic swarms in the past, making it an important area of study for earthquake researchers and emergency management agencies.
For continued updates on this developing story and other regional news, visit STM Daily News.
Related External Links
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) â Earthquake Monitoring
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- California Earthquake Preparedness Guide
- Ready.gov â Earthquake Safety Tips
- USGS â Salton Trough and Seismic Activity
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Last Updated on May 6, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Second Nature Brands has issued a voluntary recall for certain 10-ounce pouches of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIX⢠after discovering the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries. For anyone with allergies or severe sensitivitiesâespecially to tree nuts like cashews and pistachiosâthis is a serious safety issue.
The company says the affected product was distributed nationwide, both in retail stores and through online orders.
Why this matters
Undeclared allergens are one of the most urgent types of food safety alerts because consumers rely on labels to avoid ingredients that can trigger reactions. Second Nature Brands warns that people with allergies or severe sensitivity to cashews, pistachios, other tree nuts, or cherries could face serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the recalled product.
As of the announcement, no illnesses have been reported.
How to identify the recalled product
Check your pantry (and any recent online snack orders) for the following details:
- Product: SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIXâ˘
- Size: 10-ounce pouch
- UPC: 077034013405
- Best if used by date: 2/12/2027 (printed on the backside of the pouch)
Only pouches with the âBest if used by 2/12/2027â date are included. Other Best if used by dates are not affected, according to the company.
What happened
Second Nature Brands says the recall began after it was discovered that product containing cashews, pistachios, and cherries was placed into packaging that did not disclose those allergens. The company reports that a follow-up investigation indicates the issue was caused by a temporary breakdown in production and packaging processes.
The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What consumers should do right now
If you have the affected product:
- Do not consume it.
- Keep the pouch (and take a photo of the UPC and Best if used by date if helpful).
- Contact Second Nature Brands for a full refund.
Contact information for refunds and questions
Second Nature Brands says consumers can reach them by phone or email:
- Phone: +1.800.651.7263
- MondayâFriday: 8:00 AMâ8:00 PM ET
- SaturdayâSunday: 9:00 AMâ5:00 PM ET
- Email: recall@secondnaturebrandsus.com
Health & fitness note: âKetoâ doesnât equal ârisk-freeâ
Keto-friendly snacks can be convenient for people managing carbs, training schedules, or busy workdaysâbut this alert is a reminder that label accuracy is non-negotiable, especially for anyone balancing nutrition goals with medical dietary restrictions.
If you or someone in your household has a tree nut or cherry allergy, consider doing a quick sweep of:
- Snack drawers at home and work
- Gym bags and travel kits
- Recent bulk orders or subscription deliveries
Bottom line
If you have a 10-ounce pouch of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIX⢠with UPC 077034013405 and Best if used by 2/12/2027, do not eat it. Contact Second Nature Brands for a refund and share the alert with anyone who may have purchased the productâespecially those with tree nut or cherry allergies.
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