Standfirst: A specific batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise has been recalled in Ireland because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers who have the affected 420g jar should not eat it.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall for one batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise after spoilage caused by fermentation was identified. The alert applies to the product with a best-before date of 18 April 2027.
Consumers should check their jar before using it. If it matches the product details below, do not eat it.
SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise recall details
- 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
The FSAI notice identifies the affected product by its pack size and best-before date. No other pack size or date marking has been identified in the alert.
Why has the product been recalled?
The specific batch is being recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation. This is a product-quality and food-safety concern, so consumers are advised not to eat the affected mayonnaise.
The recall notice does not state that every jar of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is affected. The action is limited to the batch carrying the specified 18/04/2027 best-before date.
What consumers should do
If you have a 420g jar of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise with a best-before date of 18/04/2027, do not eat it. Check the date marking carefully before serving or using the product in food.
- Do not consume the affected batch.
- Keep the product separate from other food while checking what to do next.
- Follow any return or disposal instructions provided by the SuperValu store.
- Contact the store if you need clarification about the affected product.
The official notice specifically instructs consumers not to eat the implicated batch. It does not provide additional information about receipt requirements, refunds or a national return procedure.
SuperValu stores asked to remove product
SuperValu retailers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale. Recall notices are being displayed at points of sale in SuperValu stores to alert customers.
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and caterers have also been asked to take action where the implicated batch may be held or supplied. The country of origin listed in the FSAI alert is Ireland.
How to check whether your jar is affected
Look at the product label and confirm both details:
- The product is SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise.
- The jar size is 420g and the best-before date is 18/04/2027.
Only the batch matching the details in the official alert should be treated as part of this recall. If your product has a different date marking, the FSAI notice does not identify it as affected by this specific recall.
Frequently asked questions
Which 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.
Why is the mayonnaise being recalled?
The FSAI says the affected batch is being recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation.
Can I eat the product if it has a different date?
The alert identifies only the 420g product with a best-before date of 18/04/2027. Products with different details are not identified in this notice.
What should I do with the affected jar?
Do not eat it. Consumers should follow instructions from their SuperValu store regarding the next steps.
Conclusion
This food recall Ireland alert affects one specific batch of 420g SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise with a best-before date of 18/04/2027. The product has been recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation, and consumers should not eat a jar matching those details. Check the product and date marking before use and follow the latest guidance from the FSAI or SuperValu.
