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Tesco Pork Product Linked to Salmonella Outbreak, Shoppers Warned
11 Mar
Summary
- Imported pork sausage recalled due to salmonella contamination.
- Several individuals were hospitalized; no deaths recorded.
- Customers urged to return product for a full refund immediately.
An imported ready-to-eat pork product, exclusively sold at Tesco, has been recalled following a salmonella outbreak. The contamination has resulted in several hospitalizations, with two patients developing bloodstream infections. No deaths have been reported in connection with the outbreak.
The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning, urging customers not to consume the affected sausage, which comes in 200g packs with a best-before date of March 4, 2026. Consumers are advised to return the product to stores for a full refund.
Infections linked to this outbreak were reported between January 7 and February 11. Investigations are ongoing, with genome sequencing pending to confirm if the salmonella strain matches those causing the illnesses. Health officials are also tracing the source of contamination with international partners, acknowledging that some affected individuals may have consumed the product before the recall.
