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E. Coli Scare: Tesco Recalls Popular Pesto Orzo Salad
26 Aug
Summary
- Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad recalled.
- Possible E. coli contamination prompts urgent customer warning.
- Customers advised to return affected salads for a full refund.
Tesco is urgently recalling its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad, 215g pack size, over fears of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) presence. The affected products have use-by dates of August 25, August 26, and August 27, 2026. This recall specifically targets these batches, and Tesco has confirmed no other items are involved.
Customers who purchased the implicated salad are instructed not to consume it. They can receive a full refund by returning the product to any Tesco store, with no receipt necessary. Consuming E. coli can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration. In severe cases, it can result in fatal kidney failure.
Individuals experiencing symptoms are advised to self-isolate from work, school, or nursery for at least 48 hours after symptoms cease to prevent further transmission. For more details regarding this product recall, customers can reach out to Tesco's customer services.
