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Slippery Jack

Also known as: sticky bun, Suillus luteus

Low concern

Edible mushroom; the slimy cap layer commonly removed before cooking because it can cause GI upset in sensitive individuals. Safe when properly identified and cooked.

Found in
13 products

What it is

Suillus luteus; edible bolete mushroom common in pine forests.

Edible wild/cultivated mushroom.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"FDA recommends that wild mushrooms be properly identified and handled to avoid foodborne illness."

FDA Selecting and Serving Produce Safely — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted edible mushroom

European Union — EFSA

Permitted edible fungus

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