Standfirst: A specific batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise has been recalled in Ireland because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers should check the date marking and should not eat the affected product.
A batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise, sold in a 420g pack, is being recalled after spoilage caused by fermentation was identified. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the food recall Ireland alert on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
The recall applies specifically to the product carrying a best-before date of 18 April 2027. Consumers who have this batch should not eat it. The FSAI says recall notices will be displayed at the point of sale in SuperValu stores.
Product included in the food recall
Only the batch identified in the official notice is covered by this product recall Ireland alert. Consumers should compare the product name, pack size and best-before date before deciding whether their jar is affected.
- Product: SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise
- Pack size: 420g
- Best-before date: 18/04/2027
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Alert number: FSAI Food Alert 2026.54
The official notice identifies the affected product by its best-before date. No additional batch code, barcode or other date marking was provided in the alert.
Why has the SuperValu product been recalled?
The affected 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 notice does not state that every jar of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is affected. Products with different date markings are not identified in this alert, and consumers should avoid assuming that other batches are included.
What consumers should do
If you have SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise with the 420g pack size and a best-before date of 18/04/2027, do not eat it.
The FSAI consumer instruction is clear:
- Do not consume the implicated batch.
- Check the best-before date printed on the packaging.
- Follow the recall information displayed at the point of sale in SuperValu stores.
The official alert does not provide specific information about whether a receipt is required, whether the product can be returned to a different store or whether a refund is available. Consumers should contact the relevant SuperValu store directly for return and refund arrangements.
Retailer and industry instructions
SuperValu stores are displaying recall notices at the point of sale. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale so it is no longer available to consumers.
The FSAI also issued instructions to manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and other retailers that may hold the product. Businesses should identify the implicated batch, withdraw it from sale or service and display the relevant recall notice.
How to check whether your jar is affected
To check a jar of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise, look for the product name and the date printed on the packaging. The jar is part of this Irish food recall only if it matches all of the following details:
- SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise
- 420g pack
- Best-before date: 18/04/2027
If the date is difficult to read, do not eat the product until you have confirmed whether it matches the official recall details. The alert does not list a separate barcode or batch number.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise in a 420g pack with a best-before date of 18/04/2027.
Why was the mayonnaise recalled?
The specific batch was recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation.
Should I eat the affected product?
No. Consumers should not eat the implicated batch.
Are all SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise products affected?
No. The FSAI alert identifies a specific 420g batch with the best-before date of 18/04/2027. No other batches or dates are named in the notice.
Where was the product sold?
The alert refers to SuperValu stores and says recall notices will be displayed at the point of sale. It does not identify individual branches.
Official guidance
This food safety alert was issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland under Alert Notification 2026.54. Consumers and businesses should follow the official instructions and check for any later update if further information is issued.
Conclusion
This food recall Ireland alert concerns only SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise in a 420g pack with a best-before date of 18/04/2027. Because the batch has been recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation, consumers should check the date carefully and should not eat the affected product.
