The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Avina Fresh Mushrooms are recalling sliced crimini mushrooms for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported in relation to the consumption of this product, but Listeria food poisoning can take up to 70 days to show symptoms.
The recalled product is Avina Fresh Mushrooms Sliced Crimini Mushrooms in 454 gram packages. The codes on the product are 205, 206, and 207 and the UPC number is 8 90445 00137 9. It was sold in Alberta and British Columbia.
If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Return to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you have any of the recalled mushrooms, discard in a closed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Wash your hands well after handling this product. You also need to clean your refrigerator, counters, cupboard and drawer handles, and any surfaces or utensils that came into contact with these mushrooms. A mild bleach solution of 1 teaspoon bleach in 1 gallon of water will kill the bacteria. Listeria bacteria can survive at refrigerator temperatures.
If you ate any of the mushrooms, monitor yourself for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning for the next 70 days. Those include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infections can cause miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women, even though those women may only be mildly sick. If you have suffered these symptoms, please see your doctor immediately and tell him you ate this recalled product.
