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Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)

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.

Published by source
2026-08-25
First seen by Reality Radar
2026-10-22
Last verified
2026-10-22

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Manufacturer
Tesco
Products
Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad

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What the official notice says

Risk: The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli STEC in the product listed above.

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