'Do not eat it!' Tesco shoppers warned popular fruit could contain salmonella as urgent recall issued

The supermarket giant has taken swift action to remove the contaminated items from shelves and has notified customers through official recall notices.

It issued the following statement: "If you have purchased the affected product, please do not eat it and instead return it to any Tesco store for a full refund."

Salmonella contamination poses a significant health risk, particularly to certain vulnerable groups within the population.

Customers who have already bought the Grape & Berry Medley should return it to any Tesco branch, where they will receive a complete refund without requiring a receipt.

The retailer has displayed notices throughout its stores to ensure shoppers are fully informed about the safety concern.

Those seeking additional information or assistance can visit Tesco's customer service page at tesco.com/help/contact.

The Food Standards Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice to alert both consumers and local authorities to the potential danger.

Such notices are standard procedure when food products present a risk that warrants their removal from sale.

Salmonella infection typically manifests through fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, which can range from mild to severe depending on the individual.

Those most susceptible to serious complications include young children, expectant mothers, elderly individuals and anyone with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, cancer or liver and kidney disease.

The bacteria primarily target the intestinal system and are commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should remain away from their workplace, educational establishment or childcare setting until at least 48 hours have passed since their last bout of illness.

This precaution helps prevent the infection from spreading to others.

This latest recall marks the second time in recent weeks that Tesco has been forced to withdraw products from sale due to safety concerns.

In January, the supermarket urgently recalled its 350g Special Fried Rice packs with a use-by date of February 2nd 2026, after discovering undeclared wheat in the product.

That incident prompted the Food Standards Agency to issue an Allergy Alert, as the hidden ingredient posed genuine risks to those with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.

The back-to-back recalls will raise questions about quality control procedures at Britain's largest supermarket chain.