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Food · United Kingdom · 2026-08-25
Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad possible presence of STEC
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Food |
| Published | 2026-08-25 |
| Brand | Tesco |
| Company | Tesco |
| Product type | Food |
| Reason | The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli STEC in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea with or without blood in the stool, abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others. |
| Affected area | United Kingdom |
| Recall number | FSA-PRIN-41-2026 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Retailers/importers typically pull and return stock; similar products may face tighter border checks. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Environmental/batch micro testing; cold-chain records. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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