Bastides Saucisson Sec Recalled From Tesco Due to Salmonella

If you recently picked up a Bastides Saucisson Sec from Tesco for a charcuterie night, you might want to bin it rather than board it. The cured sausage has been recalled after testing revealed the presence of Salmonella -- a bacteria that can cause pretty unpleasant food poisoning and, yes, very much the kind of thing this site is named after.

What's Affected

The recall covers Bastides Saucisson Sec 200g with a best before date of 04 March 2026. This product was sold exclusively in Tesco stores, so if you bought your saucisson elsewhere, you're in the clear.

Salmonella contamination in cured meats is particularly tricky because these products are designed to be eaten without any further cooking. Unlike a raw chicken breast where you'd cook the bacteria out, saucisson sec goes straight from the packet to the plate -- so if Salmonella is present, it's going directly into your system.

What You Should Do

Do not eat this product. Even if it looks and smells perfectly fine, Salmonella isn't something you can detect with your senses.

Here's your plan:

• Check your fridge or cupboard: Look for Bastides Saucisson Sec 200g with a best before date of 04 March 2026.
• Don't eat it: If you've got a matching pack, set it aside immediately.
• Return it to Tesco: Take it back to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt needed.
• Already eaten it? Salmonella symptoms usually appear within 12 to 72 hours and include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Most people recover within a week, but if you're experiencing severe symptoms, or if you're elderly, pregnant, or have a weakened immune system, contact your GP or call NHS 111 promptly.

It's also worth giving your fridge a wipe-down if the saucisson was stored unwrapped or in contact with other food, just to be safe.

Stay Informed

Salmonella recalls crop up regularly, and cured meats are one of the higher-risk categories since they're eaten without cooking. The Food Standards Agency keeps an up-to-date list of all active recalls, and signing up for their alerts takes about thirty seconds. Your gut will thank you.