Tesco has issued an urgent food recall notice following customer warnings about the detection of Salmonella. The bacteria has been discovered in Bastides Saucisson Sec, a French dry-cured pork sausage.

The product is sold in 200g packs, carries a best before date of March 4, 2026, and a barcode 5010292933486. Customers who have purchased this item are strongly advised not to consume it. However, if you have already eaten it, be vigilant for symptoms of Salmonella.

Typical symptoms include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. The FSA advised: "If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others."

The FSA further stated: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Tesco store for a full refund. For more information email customercare@compleatfood.com".

The recall notice clarified: "We are voluntarily recalling the following Bastides product sold exclusively in Tesco stores, with the best before date 04/03/2026, due to a presence of salmonella.

"If you have purchased this product, please do not eat it. Return it to the Tesco store where it was purchased for full refund, this is an isolated incident and no other Bastides products are known to be affected."

Salmonella bacteria is a frequent culprit behind food poisoning. The NHS said: "The symptoms usually start within a few hours or a few days of eating food that caused the infection.

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"Sometimes symptoms do not start for a few weeks." It confirms that numerous people can manage food poisoning at home, with symptoms typically improving within a week.

The NHS added: "The most important thing is to have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration." Should you contract food poisoning, you must remain at home and ensure adequate rest.

You need to consume plenty of fluids, eat when you feel able, and take paracetamol if you experience discomfort. You must not consume fruit juice or fizzy drinks, and should steer clear of fatty or spicy foods.

The NHS say you must call 999 or go to A&E if you vomit blood or have vomit that looks like ground coffee.

Other signs you need urgent medical help include green vomit, a stiff neck, pain when looking at bright lights, a sudden, severe headache or tummy ache, and blue, grey, pale, or blotchy skin, lips, or tongue.

Severe difficulty breathing, taking lots of quick, short breaths, and confusion or not responding as usual are also key signs to look out for.