Tesco has urgently pulled a refrigerated pasta salad from shelves after regulators warned it may carry a dangerous strain of E. coli. Shoppers are being told not to eat the product and to follow guidance from the Food Standards Agency.
Which product was recalled and why shoppers are being warned
The item affected is Tesco’s Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad, sold in a 215g pack. The recall was triggered after the Food Standards Agency issued an alert about possible contamination.
Customers who bought this pack should not consume it. The supermarket has posted notices in stores to alert buyers at the point of sale.
What the contamination involves: understanding STEC
Authorities are concerned about Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, known as STEC. This variant produces toxins that can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening illness.
- STEC can cause intense stomach cramps and diarrhoea.
- Blood may appear in stools in some cases.
- Vomiting and dehydration are common complications.
Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk of serious outcomes. In the worst cases, STEC infection can trigger haemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that can damage the kidneys and require hospital care.
Practical steps for customers who purchased the salad
If you have the product at home, Tesco asks you to return it for a refund, even without a receipt.
- Do not eat the salad under any circumstances.
- Take it back to any Tesco branch for a full refund.
- For further questions use Tesco’s customer service portal at tesco.com/help/contact.
Health advice: when to stay away from work or school
The FSA advises people who develop symptoms to avoid returning to work, school or nursery for at least 48 hours after symptoms stop.
This measure aims to reduce the chance the infection spreads to others while people are still contagious.
Current status and official enquiries
So far, the agency has not confirmed any illnesses linked to the recalled salad. Investigations and tracebacks will continue to determine the source of contamination.
Tesco has cooperated with the alert and implemented in-store warnings to protect shoppers while checks proceed.
Recent food-safety incidents on supermarket shelves
This recall comes amid several recent product withdrawals across UK retailers.
- Home Bargains removed 125g packets of Lay's Sour Cream & Dill crisps after undeclared milk and wheat were found, posing a risk for people with allergies or coeliac disease.
- Grahams Family Dairy withdrew some semi-skimmed milk from Tesco, Asda and Morrisons over possible trace amounts of antibiotics. The company described the move as a precaution.
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