Salmonella Scare Prompts Recall of Popular M&S and Tesco Products

Three Marks & Spencer products have been urgently recalled due to fears of salmonella contamination, health safety officials announced Friday.

The affected M&S items include the Super Nutty Wholefood with a Soy & Ginger Dressing (200g packs, product code 00797016) with use-by dates of October 8, 9, and 10; the Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood (285g packs, product code 00961035) with use-by dates from October 8 to October 11; and the Fresh Collection Pistachio Pesto (115g packs, product code 29526743) with use-by dates from October 8 to October 13.

Additionally, two Tesco products have been recalled: Pinch Pan Poppin' Chicken Pasanda & Nutty Pilau Rice (400g pack, product code 5051873005819) and Pinch Bangin' Butter Chicken & Nutty Pilau Rice (400g pack, product code 5051873005796). Both Tesco items have use-by dates up to and including October 10.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the recall, advising consumers not to eat the implicated products. Shoppers can return the items to their respective supermarkets for a full refund without requiring a receipt.

Salmonella infection typically causes fever, diarrhea, and vomiting, which usually resolve within a few days. The FSA advises individuals experiencing these symptoms to stay home from work, school, or nursery for at least 48 hours after symptoms cease to prevent transmission. In severe cases, salmonella can be fatal, particularly for infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

This recall comes amid a wider salmonella outbreak in the UK, believed to be linked to imported eggs. The UK Health Security Agency reported 650 cases of the bacterial infection last week, an increase from 586 in September. The outbreak has resulted in approximately 100 hospitalizations and two deaths.