Marks & Spencer and Tesco have issued an urgent recall of five products over fears they could contain salmonella, with shoppers warned not to eat the affected food and told they can return items for a full refund.
Three M&S products and two ready meals sold exclusively through Tesco have been included in the recall after pistachio nuts used as an ingredient were found to potentially contain the bacteria.
Products affected by the recall
The affected products include salads, pesto and Indian-inspired ready meals, with customers urged to check their purchases and packaging dates carefully.
The three affected M&S products are its Super Nutty Wholefood with a Soy & Ginger Dressing, Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood and Fresh Collection Pistachio Pesto. Meanwhile, the two Pinch meals sold exclusively through Tesco are the Pan Poppin’ Chicken Pasanda & Nutty Pilau Rice and Bangin’ Butter Chicken & Nutty Pilau Rice.
Batch details and refund advice
The recall applies to specific batches of the products, rather than every item sold under these names. Shoppers who have bought the M&S Super Nutty Wholefood with Soy & Ginger Dressing should check for use-by dates between October 8 and October 10, 2026.
The affected Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood has use-by dates from October 8 to October 11, while the Pistachio Pesto is affected if its use-by date falls between October 8 and October 13. Both recalled Pinch meals have best-before dates up to October 10.
Customers who discover they have purchased an affected product have been advised not to consume it and to return it to the retailer for a full refund.
Company statement and health advice
In a statement, M&S said: “In an abundance of caution, Greencore is recalling some pistachio products due to the possible presence of salmonella. Customer safety is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer and we take food safety extremely seriously.”
The retailers apologised for any inconvenience caused and said no other products were affected by the recall.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, also known as gastroenteritis. Symptoms typically develop within 12 to 36 hours of eating contaminated food, although the time can vary. Those infected may experience diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever and headaches. Diarrhoea can sometimes contain blood.
Most cases are mild and improve within four to seven days without specific treatment. However, the infection can cause more serious illness in some people, particularly those who are vulnerable.
Anyone who has eaten an affected product should monitor themselves for symptoms and seek medical advice if they become seriously unwell. People should also seek help if they experience severe abdominal pain, persistent fever, signs of dehydration, blood in their diarrhoea or vomiting that prevents them from keeping fluids down. Those who develop diarrhoea or vomiting should stay away from work, school or nursery until at least 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped, helping to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Shoppers are being urged to check their fridges and cupboards for the affected products and avoid eating them, even if the food looks and smells normal. Anyone who has bought a recalled item should return it to the relevant supermarket for a full refund.
