What to Do During a Mushroom Recall

How to Check If Your Mushrooms Are Affected

First, locate the package and write down the UPC code, brand name, product name, and lot/batch number printed on the label. Cross-reference this information against the official FDA or FSIS recall notice posted on Recalls.gov—the federal database maintained by FDA and FSIS that lists all active food recalls. If your mushrooms match the recalled product, lot code range, and harvest or packaging date, they are affected. Contact the retailer where you purchased the product for confirmation, and take a photo of the packaging details in case you need to file a report with your local health department.

Safe Disposal and Return Options

Do not consume recalled mushrooms. If the recall notice allows returns, contact the store with your receipt and product details; most retailers will offer a refund or replacement without requiring you to return the item. For at-home disposal, place mushrooms in a sealed bag and dispose of them in household trash—do not compost them, as pathogens like Listeria and E. coli can survive. Clean any surfaces, cutting boards, or containers that contacted raw or cooked mushrooms with hot soapy water, then sanitize with a bleach solution (1 teaspoon bleach per gallon of water) to eliminate cross-contamination risk.

What to Do If You Already Consumed Affected Mushrooms

Monitor yourself and household members for symptoms of foodborne illness for 1–7 days after consumption (depending on the pathogen). Common signs include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, and nausea. If symptoms appear, contact your healthcare provider and report the illness to your local or state health department—they investigate recall-related illnesses and alert the CDC. When reporting, provide the product name, brand, lot number, purchase date, and consumption date. For severe symptoms (bloody stool, high fever, signs of dehydration), seek emergency care immediately. The CDC tracks multistate outbreaks and uses your report to confirm recall scope and prevent further illnesses.

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