Dried morel mushroom recall after woman’s death in France, Digi Mart USA News (France): A woman died on November 3 after eating dried morel mushrooms purchased at a store of the B&M retail chain, according to a report from echoduberry.fr. Health authorities suspect contamination by a toxin and have launched a withdrawal and recall procedure for the products concerned.
Health authorities were informed on Tuesday, November 3, of the death of a woman who had eaten dehydrated morels sold in a B&M store a few hours earlier. The French government recall site RappelConso lists the box of dried morels among the recalled products.
The victim, who had no known comorbidities, developed severe gastrointestinal symptoms beginning on November 2. After contacting her regional poison control center, she was directed to a health facility, where she was quickly treated.
Despite the care provided, she died the following day.
According to the report, investigations by the ministries responsible for Health and Agriculture suggest a link between eating these morels, the onset of symptoms and the death. Additional analyses are underway to determine the exact origin of the poisoning.
As a precaution, the retailers concerned immediately began withdrawing and recalling the products in question. A first notice was published on November 3 on the RappelConso site, with further recalls expected at the affected stores.
Health authorities urge consumers to exercise the greatest caution. Anyone holding dried morels covered by the recall is advised not to consume them, as these products may be toxic even after cooking.
Precise references for the recalled products can be found on the RappelConso site or at points of sale.
Anyone who experiences diarrhea or vomiting within hours of eating these morels is advised to contact a poison control center immediately at 01 45 42 59 59, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
