First, I would not have given that information to the recruiter.
There would be no reason for any company to call your supervisor although I have seen it happen. People have been fired for exactly this. Not cool!
Prospective employers can do an employment verification - which should only be done if they want to make you an offer - they call HR and can only ask when you were employed there, what your title was and if you're eligible for rehire. They are not supposed call your supervisor.
And they can ask for references - those are people whose name and contact information you provide. Unless someone has an unusually good relationship with their current boss, it's typically not that person. Usually, former managers or supervisors and peers. Until they want to make you an offer, your references are none of anyone's business.
I would call this recruiter immediately and tell her in no uncertain terms that they are not to contact your current supervisor UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
I would also ask why they would want that information because I can't think of a good reason. Tell her to delete their name and number from her system ASAP.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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