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Tesco Pates recalled over incorrect use-by dates

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Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pates as they have been labelled with an incorrect use by date printed on the pack. The products may pose a microbiological risk, making them unsafe to eat.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

  • Tesco Coarse Farmhouse Pate 170g

    Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
    • 05 January 2026

  • Tesco Coarse Ardennes Pate 170g

    Use by
    • 05 January 2026

  • Tesco Smooth Chicken Liver Pate 170g

    Use by
    • 05 January 2026

What to do now

A problem with hygiene or processing means Tesco Pates may contain bacteria that could make people ill.

  1. Do not eat it, and do not try to make it safe by cooking or reheating.
  2. Clean the place it was stored and wash your hands after handling it.
  3. Return it to Tesco for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
  4. Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.

Why it matters. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.

Symptoms and when to get help

Look out for

  • feeling sick or being sick
  • diarrhoea
  • stomach cramps
  • a high temperature
  • feeling generally unwell, tired or achy

Get help urgently

  • signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
  • blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
  • symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
  • a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell

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

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.

If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

From the official notice

Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-01-2026). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pates as they have been labelled with an incorrect use by date printed on the pack. The products may pose a microbiological risk, making them unsafe to eat.

The risk

The products listed above have been labelled with an incorrect ‘use-by’ date printed on the pack. The products may pose a microbiological risk, making them unsafe to eat.

Action taken

Tesco is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products, please do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were purchased for a full refund. For further information, please contact the Contact page on the Tesco website: tesco.com/help/contact.

Open the FSA notice

Questions

Why has Tesco Pates been recalled?

A problem with hygiene or processing means Tesco Pates may contain bacteria that could make people ill. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.

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?

Do not eat it, and do not try to make it safe by cooking or reheating. Clean the place it was stored and wash your hands after handling it.

Can I get a refund?

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

Where was Tesco Pates sold?

The notice names Tesco. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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