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Shoppers warned 'do not eat' three M&S products due to Salmonella contamination
Greencore recalled five products after salmonella was found in pistachio nuts, and customers are told to return them for a full refund.
On Friday, the Food Standards Agency issued an urgent recall for three Marks & Spencer products and two Pinch ready meals sold at Tesco after manufacturer Greencore identified Salmonella contamination in pistachio nuts.
Salmonella, a group of bacteria causing fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps, was detected in pistachio nuts used as an ingredient across the five recalled products, posing significant health risks to consumers.
Affected items include M&S Super Nutty Wholefood with Soy & Ginger Dressing, Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood, and Fresh Collection Pistachio Pesto, alongside two Pinch ready meals; shoppers must return them to stores for full refunds.
Symptoms typically appear within 12 to 36 hours, including fever and headache; the Food Standards Agency advises infected individuals to stay away from work, school, or nursery for at least 48 hours after symptoms clear.
Nationwide stores have displayed point-of-sale recall notices to guide customers identifying impacted batches, while the Office for Product Safety and Standards continues overseeing consumer protection notices across the UK.