Two-day isolation warning as Tesco recalls salad linked to fatal syndrome

What's OnShoppingTescoThere is a list of symptoms to watch forNeil Shaw Assistant Editor06:19, 26 Aug 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreTesco is recalling a salad pot that may be contaminated with a food poisoning bug. The supermarket is recalling Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad 215g, because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC).STEC stands for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. While most strains of E. coli are harmless bacteria living naturally in animal and human intestines, STEC strains produce potent toxins (called Shiga toxins) that damage the lining of the intestinal tract and cause severe foodborne illness.The recall covers 215g packs with use-by dates of August 25, Aug