Tesco Grape and Berry Medley Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Fresh fruit: healthy, refreshing, and usually the last thing you'd expect to give you food poisoning. Unfortunately, Tesco's Grape and Berry Medley has bucked that trend. The ready-to-eat fruit pack has been pulled from shelves after Salmonella was detected, turning what should be a virtuous snack into a potential stomach disaster.

What's Affected

The recall covers Tesco Grape & Berry Medley 230g with use-by dates of 16 February 2026 and 17 February 2026. Given those dates have now passed, this is mainly relevant if you bought the product and popped it in the fridge without eating it, or if you froze some for smoothies.

Salmonella in fresh fruit typically comes from contamination during growing, harvesting, or processing. Because the Grape and Berry Medley is a ready-to-eat product -- designed to be opened and eaten straight from the pack -- there's no cooking step to kill off any bacteria. That makes contamination in these products particularly risky.

What You Should Do

Do not eat this product. Even if the fruit looks and smells normal, Salmonella is invisible and odourless.

Here's your checklist:

• Check your fridge and freezer: Look for Tesco Grape & Berry Medley 230g with use-by dates of 16 or 17 February 2026.
• Dispose of it or return it: Take it back to any Tesco store for a full refund, or throw it away if that's easier. No receipt required for refunds.
• Already eaten it? Salmonella symptoms typically show up within 12 to 72 hours and include diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, fever, and nausea. Most healthy adults recover within four to seven days without treatment. However, if symptoms are severe, prolonged, or you're in a vulnerable group -- young children, elderly, pregnant, or immunocompromised -- seek medical advice from your GP or NHS 111 straight away.
• Clean up: If the fruit was stored open in the fridge or its juices came into contact with other foods, give the fridge a thorough clean with hot soapy water.

Stay Informed

Salmonella in fresh fruit is less common than in meat or eggs, but it does happen, and it's a good reminder that "healthy" doesn't always mean "risk-free." The Food Standards Agency publishes all active recalls, and their alert service is free and instant. Whether it's dodgy sausages or contaminated berries, staying plugged in is the easiest way to protect yourself and your family.