Are mushrooms with interior holes ok?

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When I started to cut up these store bought mushrooms, I saw there were holes in them. There weren't any holes or spots visible on the exterior. Are they still safe to eat? They also started to turn a bit pink after cutting, maybe some oxidation but it seems unusual.

I buy these all the time and I've never seen these kind of holes in them.

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Best Answer

Those holes are most likely caused by some kind of larva(pdf), such as mushroom maggots.

While disgusting, such larva are harmless to humans, and the holes they leave behind are equally harmless. Since you just seem to have the holes, I wouldn't worry about it.




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Why are there holes in my mushrooms?

Those holes are most likely caused by some kind of larva(pdf), such as mushroom maggots. While disgusting, such larva are harmless to humans, and the holes they leave behind are equally harmless.

How do you know if mushrooms have gone bad?

Here are seven telltale signs that mushrooms are bad:
  • They Feel Slimy or Sticky. ...
  • They're Wrinkled or Shrivelled. ...
  • They Have Developed Dark Spots. ...
  • They're Darker in Color. ...
  • They Feel Soft And Spongy. ...
  • They Have a Strong Smell. ...
  • They're Moldy.


  • What part of the mushroom should you not eat?

    Avoid mushrooms with white gills, a skirt or ring on the stem and a bulbous or sack like base called a volva. You may be missing out on some good edible fungi but it means you will be avoiding the deadly members of the Amanita family. Avoid mushrooms with red on the cap or stem.

    Can old mushrooms make you sick?

    Even if they look okay, those old mushrooms might make you very sick. According to Consumer Health Digest, old mushrooms can lead to botulism, a rare but fatal condition. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, vomiting, and paralysis.



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