Canada recalls Obsessions-brand mushrooms

Ottawa -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising people not to consume Fresh Obsessions-brand sliced white mushrooms due to possible bacterial contamination.

The CFIA and Ravine Mushroom Farms Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, recalled the ready to serve, pre-washed mushrooms because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause severe illness.

The recalled mushrooms -- distributed in Ontario -- were sold in 8-ounce packages bearing UPC 0 69200 00902 2 and lot code R12398. This lot code is printed on the cellophane wrapper on the side of the package.

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