{"id":124750,"date":"2026-08-26T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=124750"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:40:47","slug":"tesco-pulls-popular-food-item-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/tesco-pulls-popular-food-item-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesco Pulls Popular Food Item as E. Coli Concerns Trigger Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad <\/strong>after concerns that some packs could contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, known as STEC. The recall applies only to the 215g product carrying use-by dates of 25 August 2026, 26 August 2026 or 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert on 25 August, warning customers not to consume affected packs. According to the agency, STEC can cause severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting and dehydration, while some cases may lead to haemolytic uraemic syndrome, or HUS, a serious condition associated with kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesco Identifies Three Use-by Dates in Recall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The recall covers Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad in the 215g pack size. Only products with use-by dates of 25, 26 and 27 August 2026 are included in the notice. According to Tesco’s recall information<\/a>, the affected date codes are being withdrawn because of the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The supermarket has told customers who purchased one of the specified packs not to eat the salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, shoppers should return the product to any Tesco store, where they will receive a full refund<\/strong>. A receipt is not required. Tesco has also stated that no other products are affected by the recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company issued a customer notice explaining the reason for the action and setting out what consumers should do. Tesco also apologised for the inconvenience and directed customers seeking further information to its customer services service through its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Food Standards Agency classifies this type of measure as a product recall,<\/strong> meaning consumers are asked to return an item that may already have been sold. This differs from a withdrawal, in which a product is removed from sale before further distribution to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday 25 August – Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC) #FoodAlert<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/UxQkX5CUAA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CnnzLBGs27<\/a><\/p>— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) August 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>