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27-year-old woman dies in France after eating dried morel mushrooms

Marie-Lou, 27, died at Montpellier University Hospital after consuming dried morel mushrooms. The product, sold under the brand Champibon, has been subject to a national recall.

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In brief

  • Marie-Lou, 27, died at the CHU de Montpellier after eating dried morel mushrooms.
  • The Champibon brand dried morels, sold in 60-gram pots, were subject to a national recall in France.
  • B & M France said the exact circumstances of the death and any link to the recalled product remain to be established.
  • The recall notice warns of possible toxin contamination and symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.

27-year-old woman dies in France after eating dried morel mushrooms

A 27-year-old woman named Marie-Lou died at the CHU de Montpellier after consuming dried morel mushrooms, according to Midi Libre. Her sister announced the death on Instagram, saying Marie-Lou cooked the mushrooms with chicken, her favorite dish.

What happened

Marie-Lou was a young writer who died after a food poisoning linked to dried morel mushrooms. Her sister said on Instagram: "Le CHU de Montpellier a fait tout son possible. Elle aurait dû être sauvée. Mais elle a eu une forte réaction, une réaction très rare. Et ses organes vitaux ont lâché les uns après les autres."

The product and the recall

The mushrooms were sold in 60-gram pots under the brand Champibon by B & M France SAS. The product was subject to a national recall across France, listed on the government website rappel conso as fiche 2026-11-0023.

The recall notice states: "Ce lot de morilles pourrait avoir été contaminé par une toxine susceptible d’être à l’origine d’intoxication alimentaire. Ce lot de morilles séchées est susceptible d’être associé à la survenue de symptômes indésirables de type diarrhées et/ou vomissements dans les heures qui suivent sa consommation pouvant, dans de rares cas, entraîner une déshydratation sévère."

The mushrooms were sold in B & M stores between 12 October and 3 November 2026. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to the point of sale.

Company statement

B & M France said in a statement it expressed its "profonde émotion concernant le décès de la jeune femme de 27 ans à Montpellier, à la suite d’une intoxication alimentaire présumée". The company added: "à ce stade, les circonstances exactes du décès et l’éventuel lien avec le prduit concerné par le rappel restent à établir."

B & M France said it engaged precautionary measures with the Direction départementale de la protection des populations and immediately launched a national recall procedure. Consumers can contact the company at [email protected] or call 04 73 69 90 60.

Why it matters

The case involves a rare and severe reaction to a commercially sold food product that has been recalled nationwide. Authorities recommend contacting the nearest poison control center or calling 15 in case of symptoms.


Sources

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Questions readers ask

Who died after eating dried morel mushrooms in France?
A 27-year-old woman named Marie-Lou died at the CHU de Montpellier after consuming dried morel mushrooms.
What brand of mushrooms was recalled?
The mushrooms were sold under the brand Champibon by B & M France SAS in 60-gram pots.
When were the recalled mushrooms sold?
The mushrooms were sold in B & M stores between 12 October and 3 November 2026.
What symptoms are associated with the contaminated mushrooms?
The recall notice states the product may cause symptoms such as diarrhea and/or vomiting, which can rarely lead to severe dehydration.
What should consumers do if they have the recalled product?
Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to the point of sale.

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