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Tesco Apologises as 'Do Not Eat' Warning Issued for Popular Salad Amid Recall
Shoppers are told to return the 215g salad for a full refund after Tesco said affected batches may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
- Tesco issued an urgent recall on Tuesday for 215g packs of Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo Salad due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing STEC bacteria.
- STEC bacteria can cause severe foodborne illness in Shoppers, triggering stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration if the contaminated salad is consumed.
- Customers who purchased affected packs should not eat the product; instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund without requiring a receipt.
- Those experiencing Symptoms must stay away from work, school, or nursery until symptom-free for at least 48 hours to prevent passing illness to others.
- Children under 5 and older adults face highest risk, as about 5% to 10% of STEC cases develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome within 5 to 10 days.
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Tesco issues urgent recall of pasta salad over life-threatening E. coli fears
Tesco has issued an urgent recall of its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad amid fears the product may be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli.The Food Standards Agency published a food alert yesterday, warning shoppers who have purchased the 215g salad not to consume it under any circumstances.The recall centres on the potential presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, commonly known as STEC, a particularly virulent form o…
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