A salad or pesto in your fridge may be part of a food recall. Check the name, barcode and use by date before you eat it. M&S says three pistachio products are affected. If your pack matches the list below, do not eat it
Which M&S foods are affected?
M&S’s recall notice lists three products made with pistachio ingredients. The barcode and use by date help you tell whether your pack is included. Check all three details against the table; do not rely on the product name alone.
| Product | Pack size | Barcode | Affected use-by dates |
| Super Nutty Wholefood Salad | 200g | 00797016 | 8, 9 or 10 October 2026 |
| Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood Salad | 285g | 00961035 | 8, 9, 10 or 11 October 2026 |
| Collection Pistachio Pesto | 115g | 29526734 | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 October 2026 |
The M&S recall page gives these product details and says the affected items may contain Salmonella. It also says customers can dispose of the food or return it to their nearest store for a full refund.
- Check the product name
- Match the barcode
- Read the use-by date
- Do not eat it if all details match
What should you do with recalled food?
If your food matches the recall details, do not taste it or serve it to anyone. M&S says you can throw it away or take it back to a nearby store for a full refund. Follow any newer instructions on the M&S recall page, as official notices can change.
- Do not eat the food
- Keep it away from other food
- Dispose of it or return it to M&S
- Ask the store for the full refund
Do not rely on the food’s smell or appearance to decide if it is safe. The recall advice is based on the product details, not on whether the pack looks normal. If you are unsure whether your pack matches, compare the barcode and date with the live recall notice before using it.
Why has M&S recalled the products?
The recall is linked to the possible presence of Salmonella in pistachio ingredients used in the products. Greencore is identified as the manufacturer in news coverage, while M&S’s own notice names the affected foods and tells customers what to do. The warning does not mean every pack or every M&S product is affected.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. A recall is a safety measure: it asks people not to eat specified products while the issue is addressed. Avoid saying that a particular pack is contaminated unless an official notice confirms that specific detail.
- The recall concerns three named M&S products
- Pistachio ingredients are linked to the warning
- Use the listed barcode and date to check your pack
- Do not assume other M&S foods are included
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What if you already ate some?
If you have already eaten the food, do not eat any more of it. Pay attention to how you feel, but do not assume that you are ill or that any symptom must be Salmonella. If you become unwell or are worried, follow NHS guidance or contact NHS 111 for advice.
Salmonella can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. NHS information on diarrhoea and vomiting explains when people should seek help. The most useful next step depends on the person’s symptoms and health, so this article should not try to diagnose anyone.
- Stop eating the affected food
- Drink fluids if you develop diarrhoea or vomiting
- Contact NHS 111 if you feel very unwell or need advice
- Get emergency help for severe symptoms
Babies, older people and people with weakened immune systems may need extra care if they become ill. If you are caring for someone in one of these groups and are concerned, contact a health professional rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a germ that can get into food and make people ill. It can cause food poisoning. Not everyone who eats food named in a recall will necessarily become ill, but the safe action is still to follow the recall notice and not eat a matching product.
Keep this explanation simple. The purpose is to help readers understand why the warning matters, not to create alarm or offer a medical diagnosis. For personal health concerns, point readers to NHS advice.
- Salmonella is a type of bacteria
- It can cause food poisoning
- A recall tells shoppers which food not to eat
- A health professional can advise people who feel unwell
How can you get a refund?
M&S says customers can return the affected products to their nearest store for a full refund. Its notice also gives disposal as an option. If you plan to return the food, check the current notice or ask the store if you need any extra instructions before travelling.
The recall notice is the right source for recall-specific refund advice. Do not add rules about receipts, packaging or refund methods unless M&S confirms them. Another retailer’s policy may not apply to this recall.
- Take the matching product to a nearby M&S store
- Ask staff for the recall refund
- Follow the current M&S notice
- Dispose of the product if you do not return it
Are other M&S products affected?
The M&S notice lists three specific products with matching barcodes and dates. It does not justify saying that all M&S salads, pesto, pistachio products or ready meals are affected. Check the live recall information if you have another product or see a later warning.
A wider recall has also been reported for two Pinch ready meals sold at Tesco. Those are separate products and should not be added to the M&S list. If your article covers them, put them in a clearly separate section and use the relevant official notice for their product details.
- Only treat listed products as part of this M&S recall
- Check the barcode and use-by date
- Do not include Tesco products in the M&S product table
- Check official notices again for updates
How to check for recall updates
Food recalls can be updated, so check the M&S notice just before publishing and whenever you refresh the article. The current M&S page lists the three products, their use-by dates and barcodes, and its advice to dispose of them or return them for a refund.
Add a clear “Last checked” date to the article only when someone has actually checked the notice. If the product details change, update the table and explain what changed. Do not change the date just to make an unchanged article look new; Google’s guidance says content should be created to help people, not to manipulate search results.
- Check M&S’s recall page
- Compare the details with the pack
- Update the article only after checking
- Show readers when the details were last verified
Frequently asked questions
Which M&S products have been recalled?
The current M&S notice lists Super Nutty Wholefood Salad, Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood Salad and Collection Pistachio Pesto. Check each product’s barcode and use-by date against the notice.
Can I eat the product if it looks fine?
No. If the product matches the recall details, follow the instruction not to consume it. Do not use smell or appearance to overrule the recall advice.
Can I get a refund?
M&S says customers can return the affected products to a nearby store for a full refund. The notice also says they may dispose of the product.
What should I do if I have already eaten it?
Do not eat more of the affected food. If you become unwell or are concerned, use NHS guidance or contact NHS 111. Seek urgent help if symptoms are severe.
Is every M&S salad or pesto recalled?
No. The current notice names specific products, barcodes and dates. Check the official notice rather than assuming other M&S foods are included.
Information
This article is based on the M&S recall notice and published reporting available on 9 October 2026. The M&S product list and refund advice are taken from its recall page; the health section points readers to NHS guidance. Check the live notice before acting, because recall details may be updated.
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