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Recall of a batch of Tesco Tzatziki due to the presence of Salmonella

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.54
Product Identification: Tesco Tzatziki; pack size: 200g
Batch Code Use by date: 24/11/2024
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

The above batch of Tesco Tzatziki is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed in Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

A pot of Tesco Tzatziki