Sliced Mushrooms Recalled in Ontario and Quebec for Possible Listeria Contamination

Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushrooms and several non-branded sliced mushroom products have been recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall, issued on June 29, 2025, was triggered by CFIA test results. No illnesses have been reported as of the recall date.

The recall includes the following products distributed in Ontario and Quebec:

• Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms, 227 g, UPC 0 33383 67600 5, Best Before 25JL04
• Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced Mushrooms, 227 g, UPC 0 68414 96960 3, Best Before 25JL04
• Thin Sliced Mushroom (non-branded), 2.27 kg, no UPC, Code 175 190
• Thick Sliced Mushroom (non-branded), 2.27 kg, no UPC, Code 175 190

The CFIA advised that food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not show signs of spoilage but can cause illness. Symptoms listed by the agency include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. The CFIA states that pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. According to the CFIA, recalled products should not be consumed, sold, served, or distributed. The agency also recommends that affected products be thrown out or returned to the original place of purchase. The CFIA is continuing to investigate and has stated that it is verifying the removal of the affected products from the marketplace.