Standfirst: A specific batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise has been recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers who have the affected 420g jar should not eat it.
A batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is being recalled in Ireland after spoilage caused by fermentation was identified. The recall applies only to the product and date marking listed below.
Consumers should check their jar carefully and avoid eating it if the best-before date is 18/04/2027. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued the alert, numbered 2026.54.
SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise recall details
The affected food product is sold under the SuperValu brand and was produced in Ireland. The FSAI notice identifies one specific batch by its best-before date.
- Product: SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise
- Pack size: 420g
- Best-before date: 18/04/2027
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Reason for recall: Spoilage caused by fermentation
- FSAI alert: 2026.54
No other pack sizes or date markings have been identified in the supplied alert. Consumers should therefore compare the product name, pack size and best-before date before deciding whether their jar is included.
Why has the product been recalled?
The SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is being recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation. This is a product-quality and food-safety issue affecting the specific batch named by the FSAI.
The official notice does not identify an undeclared allergen or a named microbiological contaminant. It also does not state that all SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise products are affected. The recall is limited to the batch carrying the specified best-before date.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have the affected product should not eat it. Check the best-before date printed on the packaging and compare it with 18/04/2027.
- Do not consume the affected 420g SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise.
- Keep the jar separate from other food products until you follow the retailer’s return or disposal guidance.
- Check the product name, pack size and best-before date carefully.
- Contact SuperValu or the store where it was purchased if you need information about returning the product or a refund.
The FSAI notice does not provide specific information about whether a receipt is required or whether a refund is available. Consumers should ask the relevant SuperValu store for the applicable return arrangements.
SuperValu stores asked to remove the batch
SuperValu retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. The action is intended to prevent the affected product from being purchased or consumed.
Consumers do not need to assume that every jar of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is affected. The official identification is the 420g pack with a best-before date of 18/04/2027.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
The recall concerns SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise in a 420g pack.
What date should I check?
Check for the best-before date 18/04/2027. This is the date identified in the FSAI alert.
Why is the mayonnaise being recalled?
The affected batch is being recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation.
Can I eat a different batch?
The supplied alert identifies only the specific batch with the best-before date 18/04/2027. Do not eat that batch. No wider recall was identified in the notice.
Can I return the product without a receipt?
The FSAI notice does not confirm whether a receipt is required. Contact the SuperValu store where the product was bought for return and refund information.
Official food recall guidance
This SuperValu product recall is listed in the FSAI’s food alerts under notification 2026.54, dated Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Retailers and consumers should follow the instructions in the official notice and any updated information issued by SuperValu or the FSAI.
Conclusion
The affected SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is the 420g product with a best-before date of 18/04/2027. Because the batch has been recalled due to fermentation spoilage, consumers should not eat it and should contact SuperValu about return or refund arrangements. Check the official product identifiers carefully, as the supplied alert does not indicate that other batches are included.
