Food Alerts

Recall of Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Saturday, 04 July 2026

Message:

The below batches of Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

In healthy people, symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.  However, in people who are more vulnerable, the infection can be severe and can lead to serious complications. People who are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections include pregnant women, infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is, on average, 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.