Salad recall expands across major UK supermarkets

UK shoppers are urged to check fridges after McCormack Family Farms recalls multiple salad products over possible Listeria contamination.

McCormack salad recall expands to Aldi Lidl and Tesco

McCormack Family Farms has expanded a recall of spinach, rocket and mixed leaves sold under its brands. The Food Standards Agency and supermarkets warn that several products are affected, spanning 500g to 100g packs, across multiple date codes. The recall includes Spinach / Baby Leaves, Mixed Leaves, Energise Super Mix, Irish Spinach Leaves, Rocket Leaves and Family Pack Lettuce. The recall is linked to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Shoppers are advised not to eat the recalled products, return them to the store for a full refund, or bin them. The recall has been extended to cover more batch codes and dates. The recall affects products sold at Aldi, Lidl and Tesco, and also includes Irish Spinach Leaves. The Food Standards Agency has issued a strong alert and emphasises that consumers should act quickly to protect vulnerable groups.

The recall shows how food safety risks travel through a tight retail network. Tracking dozens of batch codes across different packaging sizes creates complexity for shoppers and blurs where responsibility lies between farm, processor and retailer.

Public trust depends on swift, clear guidance. When warnings arrive in-store and in headlines, the industry must balance speed with accuracy and regulators may face renewed calls for stronger oversight.

Highlights

Ongoing vigilance from regulators could drive tighter labelling in the months ahead.