Tesco Recalls Grape Berry Medley Over Salmonella Risk

Tesco, one of Britain's largest supermarket chains, has issued an urgent recall for its Grape Berry Medley fruit snack after tests detected possible Salmonella contamination, prompting health officials to warn consumers against eating the product.

The Food Standards Agency announced the recall on Friday, advising customers who purchased the 230-gram packs with use-by dates of February 16, 2026, or February 17, 2026, to return them immediately to any Tesco store for a full refund, with no receipt required. The move affects only these specific batches, and Tesco emphasized that no other products in its range are impacted. The supermarket described the action as a precautionary measure following routine testing that identified the bacteria, which can render the fruit unsafe for consumption.

Salmonella is a common bacterial infection that typically resides in the intestines of animals and humans, spreading primarily through contaminated food or water. In humans, it often leads to salmonellosis, causing symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, chills, and headaches. These effects usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of exposure and can last up to a week, though...