Aunt Mid’s Mushrooms Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited of Charing Cross, Ontario recalled Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms 227 g and two Peeters Mushroom Farm products. The reason is possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The mushrooms were distributed in Michigan and Ohio. The company announced the recall on July 10, 2025, and FDA posted the announcement on July 11, 2025. No illnesses have been reported. The company urges buyers to return the mushrooms for a full refund. The recall has not been terminated, and no lawsuit, class action or MDL names it.

Latest Aunt Mid’s Mushrooms Recall Updates

July 18, 2025: Newsweek Reports Class I Classification

Newsweek reported that the FDA classified the recall as a Class I health hazard [1]. Newsweek described Class I as the most severe class. It covers the potential for serious health consequences or death. The classification follows the company’s voluntary recall of three mushroom products.

July 11, 2025: FDA Posts the Company Announcement

The FDA posted the company announcement of the recall of Aunt Mid’s and Peeters sliced mushrooms [2]. The posting came one day after the company’s own announcement. The notice lists the three recalled products from Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited, with UPC codes and best before dates for the 227 g packages.

July 10, 2025: Wiet Peeters Announces the U.S. Recall

Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited announced the U.S. recall of three mushroom products for possible Listeria monocytogenes, according to the same FDA notice. The announcement offered buyers a full refund and named a phone line for questions.

June 30, 2025: CFIA Issues a Canadian Recall Warning

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall warning for Peeters Mushroom Farm sliced mushrooms [3]. The affected batch was distributed in Ontario and Quebec, with a best before date of July 4, 2025. This Canadian warning is separate from the U.S. recall. Both involve possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, but they cover different distribution areas.

Which Aunt Mid’s Mushrooms Are Affected?

The recall covers these three products from Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited:

• Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms 227 g, in a flat blue plastic package, UPC 0 33383 676005, best before 25JL04
• Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced 227 g, in a flat black plastic package, UPC 0 68414 96960 3, best before 25JL04
• Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushroom 10 lb cardboard, labeled Peeters Mushroom Farm on the box

On the Aunt Mid’s package, the UPC is printed on the top and the best before date is stamped on the side. The recalled mushrooms were distributed in Michigan and Ohio.

Why Were Aunt Mid’s Mushrooms Recalled?

Aunt Mid’s mushrooms were recalled because testing by the CFIA revealed Listeria monocytogenes in 227 g packages of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms, the FDA notice says. The other recalled products were made on the same line as the 227 g sliced mushrooms. For those products, the contamination is only possible. According to the CDC, Listeria are bacteria (germs) that can contaminate many foods [4]. Eating food with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria causes Listeria infection. The company notice says this bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall, according to the company’s July 2025 announcement. A report of illness is not proof that the mushrooms caused it. According to the CDC symptoms page, symptoms of invasive listeriosis usually start within 2 weeks after eating contaminated food [5]. They typically include fever and flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue. People who are not pregnant may also have headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures. Anyone who ate the recalled mushrooms and feels ill should follow the care step below.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you bought mushrooms from this recall, take these steps:

1. Check your package against the UPC and best before date listed above.
2. Return the mushrooms to the place of purchase for a full refund.
3. Call Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited at 1-519-351-1945 or toll free 1-800-364-1305 with questions. Office hours are 7:00am-3:30pm EST, Monday to Friday.
4. Call FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) to ask about the notice.
5. Contact a healthcare provider if you ate the mushrooms and have symptoms such as fever, muscle aches or fatigue.

Legal Options

This recall has not led to a lawsuit, class action or MDL. A recall does not automatically establish who is liable or who may claim. A lawyer can review an individual situation. A person who became ill after eating the recalled mushrooms would need records linking the illness to the product, such as the package, the receipt, medical records and any lab results naming Listeria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aunt Mid’s Mushrooms Recall Ordered by the FDA?

The Aunt Mid’s mushrooms recall was announced by the company and was not ordered by the FDA. FDA posts a company’s recall announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?

Symptoms of Listeria infection can start as intestinal illness, such as diarrhea and vomiting, usually within 24 hours. Invasive illness typically brings fever and flu-like symptoms and usually starts within 2 weeks.

Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria Infection?

People most at risk from Listeria infection are pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to CDC. In invasive listeriosis not linked to pregnancy, almost 1 in 6 people die.

Do I Need a Test After Eating Recalled Mushrooms?

A test after eating recalled mushrooms is usually not needed if you feel well. Most experts believe you do not need tests or treatment if you ate possibly contaminated food and do not feel sick, according to CDC.

References

1. https://www.newsweek.com/mushroom-recall-listeria-fda-warning-2101727
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm
3. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/peeters-mushroom-farm-brand-sliced-mushrooms-recalled-due-to-listeria-monocytogenes-862445814.html
4. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/about/index.html
5. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html