Popular Tesco dip recalled as consultants warn it may provide you with ‘fever and diarrhoea’

An urgent recall of a popular Tesco product has been issued over fears it could make shoppers seriously ill. According to a notice put out by the Food Standards Agency, Tesco’s own-brand tzatziki dip could be contaminated with deadly Salmonella. The product dated with a use by of November 24 has been recalled, with a warning that it could give you “fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps”.

The FSA states: “Tesco is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.” The official notice, which is now available to read inside all branches of Tesco, claims that it is the 200g tubs and that Salmonella was found “during routine testing”.

A Tesco spokesman said: “If you have purchased any of the affected date code of the above product, please do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required. For any further enquiries, please contact customer services directly. No other Tesco products are affected by this issue.”

The product’s listed ingredients are Greek Style Yogurt (Milk) (75%), Cucumber (18%), Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Mint, Garlic Purée, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, and is said to feed four people.

It is currently available to buy on Tesco’s online store, priced at £1.35 for one tub or two tubs for £2.30 if you have a Tesco Clubcard. No further comment has been made by Tesco or the Food Standards Agency.

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