Tesco issues urgent food poisoning alert and isolation warning over E. coli recall

Find out below the full details of the recall.14:48, 26 Aug 2026Tesco shoppers who bought a specific food item may need to self-isolate for 48-hours. The supermarket has had to issue an urgent recall for an item over food poisoning concerns.‌An alert shared to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) explains that the Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad could possibly be contaminated with E. coli. Shoppers have since been slapped with a "do not eat" warning.‌The urgent recall affects a 215g pack size that will feature the best before dates of 25, 26 and 27 August, 2026. The chilled product typically costs £3.50 but is also included in the retailers' 'three for £8' and 'five for £12' bundles.‌Read more: New warning certain baby food pouches 'shouldn't be given to infants under one'Read