# Major Recall Alert: Fresh Sliced and Cremini Sliced Mushrooms Recalled Due to Potential Foodborne Illness - Listeria Monocytogenes
Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited, based in Charing Cross, Ontario, Canada, has issued an urgent recall of several mushroom products due to potential contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*. This dangerous organism can pose serious health risks to consumers, particularly young children, the elderly, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. If you’ve recently purchased mushrooms distributed in Michigan or Ohio under the Peeters and Aunt Mid’s brands, here’s what you need to know.
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## Why This Recall is Important
Foodborne illness is a significant concern, especially when linked to *Listeria monocytogenes*. While healthy individuals may experience mild, short-term symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, high-risk populations could face life-threatening complications. In pregnant women, *Listeria* poses an especially severe risk, as it can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.
Due to these risks, it is crucial to take this recall seriously and check your pantry or fridge for affected mushroom products immediately.
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## Details of the Recall
The recall includes multiple sliced mushroom products manufactured by Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited, distributed in Michigan and Ohio. The affected items include:
- **Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms (227g)**
- **Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced (227g)**
- **Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushroom (10lb cardboard packaging)**
### Key Points:
- **Reason for Recall**: Potential contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*.
- **Distribution**: Products were sold in **Michigan** and **Ohio**.
- **Date Announced**: October 23, 2023.
- **No Reported Illnesses**: As of now, there have been no reports of consumers falling ill from these products.
- **Cause**: Contamination was identified during testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which confirmed the presence of *Listeria monocytogenes* in 227g packages of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms. Other sizes are being recalled as a precaution since they were processed on the same production line.
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## What You Should Do
If you have purchased any of the affected mushroom products, follow these instructions:
1. **Stop Consumption Immediately**: Do not eat any of the recalled items, even if they appear safe.
2. **Check Labels**: Look for the product name and packaging size to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
3. **Return for a Refund**: Return the recalled products to the point of purchase for a full refund.
4. **Dispose of Products Properly**: If you cannot return them, dispose of the mushrooms safely to prevent accidental consumption by others.
For any questions regarding this recall, contact Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited:
- **Phone**: 1-519-351-1945 or Toll Free 1-800-364-1305.
- **Office Hours**: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST.
For additional information, visit the official FDA recall notice [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm).
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