Tesco recalls popular item over E. coli contamination fears

NewsTescoCustomers have been urged not to eat the food item22:43, 25 Aug 2026A popular food product sold by Tesco has been recalled following Food Standards Agency warnings over potential E. coli contamination. The supermarket giant is pulling its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo Salad 215g from shelves due to possible contamination with E. coli (STEC).‌The withdrawal affects the 215g pack size bearing use by dates of August 25, 2026; August 26, 2026; and August 27, 2026. In a risk statement published online, the Food Standards Agency warned: "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