Tesco urgently warns customers of food poisoning
Shoppers who have recently picked up an item from Tesco are being urged to check the packaging straight away and stop eating it immediately. Tesco's Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo Salad has been recalled due to concerns it may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous strain of bacteria.
TL;DR
- Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo Salad (215g) recalled.
- Recall due to potential presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
- STEC can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, and potentially kidney failure (HUS).
- Affected use by dates: August 25, 26, 27, 2026.
- Customers should not consume the product and return it to Tesco for a full refund.
- No other Tesco products are affected.