Tesco has recalled specific batches of Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a Category 1 (For Action) food safety alert. The affected product was produced in Ireland.

The recall affects 100 g packs of the smoked salmon sold in Tesco stores, where recall notices are being displayed to inform customers. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products because they may pose a health risk.

Recalled product

Product: Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon
Pack size: 100 g

Affected batches

1. Batch code: 6SHK6146S – Use-by date: 02 July 2026
2. Batch code: 4SHK6146S – Use-by date: 05 July 2026
3. Batch code: 5SHK6146S – Use-by date: 06 July 2026
4. Batch code: 6SHK6146S – Use-by date: 09 July 2026
5. Batch code: 2SHK6146S – Use-by date: 10 July 2026
6. Batch code: 3SHK6146S – Use-by date: 11 July 2026
7. Batch code: 4SHK6146S – Use-by date: 12 July 2026
8. Batch code: 5SHK6146S – Use-by date: 13 July 2026
9. Batch code: 6SHK6146S – Use-by date: 16 July 2026
10. Batch code: 1SHK6146S – Use-by date: 16 July 2026
11. Batch code: 2SHK6146S – Use-by date: 17 July 2026
12. Batch code: 3SHK6146S – Use-by date: 18 July 2026
13. Batch code: 4SHK6146S – Use-by date: 19 July 2026

Health risk

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Healthy individuals may experience mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal illness, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. However, the infection can become severe and lead to serious complications in vulnerable groups, including:

• Pregnant women
• Infants and newborns
• Older adults
• People with weakened immune systems

The incubation period for listeriosis is typically around three weeks, but symptoms can develop anywhere between 3 and 70 days after consuming contaminated food.

Actions for retailers

Retailers have been instructed to:

• Remove all affected batches from sale immediately.
• Display recall notices at points of sale to notify customers.

Consumer advice

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected batches of Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon should not consume the product. Instead, they should return it to the Tesco store where it was purchased for a refund or dispose of it safely.

Only the batch codes and use-by dates listed above are included in this recall. Consumers are advised to carefully check product packaging before consumption.

Source:https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-tesco-finest-scottish-cherrywood-smoked