Allergy alertFSA
Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw recalled over undeclared mustard
Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw, as some packs may contain Tesco Finest Four Cheese Potato Salad. The incorrect product contains mustard which is not declared on the label.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw 270g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 04 September 2026
What to do now
Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw contains mustard, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of mustard.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of mustard, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to Tesco for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-42-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw, as some packs may contain Tesco Finest Four Cheese Potato Salad. The incorrect product contains mustard which is not declared on the label.
The risk
Mustard
This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard do not eat it. Instead return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For further details, please visit the contact page of Tesco’s website: tesco.com/help/contact.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw been recalled?
Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw contains mustard, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of mustard. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the use by on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of mustard, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid mustard. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of mustard, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
