Standfirst: A specific batch of 420g SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise has been recalled in Ireland because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers should check the best-before date and should not eat the affected product.
A batch of SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise is the subject of a food recall Ireland alert issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The affected product is sold in a 420g pack and carries a best-before date of 18 April 2027.
The FSAI said the recall is due to spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers who have the implicated batch should not eat it. SuperValu stores are expected to display recall notices at the point of sale while the affected product is removed from sale.
Product included in the recall
The official FSAI food recall concerns one specifically identified product and date marking:
- Product: SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise
- Pack size: 420g
- Best-before date: 18/04/2027
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Reason for recall: Spoilage caused by fermentation
- Official alert: FSAI Alert Notification 2026.54
The notice identifies the affected product by its pack size and best-before date. No other pack sizes or date markings are listed in the alert provided.
What consumers should do
Consumers should check any SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise in their possession against the product details above. If the jar is the 420g pack with a best-before date of 18/04/2027, it should not be eaten.
- Do not eat the affected product.
- Check the pack size and food recall best-before date carefully.
- Keep the product separate from other food.
- Follow instructions from the store regarding return or disposal.
The FSAI notice states that consumers should not eat the implicated batch. It does not provide additional information in the supplied alert about receipt requirements, refund arrangements or whether the product must be returned to a particular store. Customers should contact the relevant SuperValu store for current return and refund information.
Why the SuperValu mayonnaise was recalled
The product recall Ireland alert was issued because the affected batch has spoiled as a result of fermentation. Fermentation can cause changes to a product, including deterioration in quality and possible swelling or pressure in sealed packaging, although the official notice does not provide further detail about the appearance of the affected jars.
This is described by the FSAI as spoilage caused by fermentation. The alert does not identify Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, an undeclared allergen or foreign material as the reason for the action. Consumers should rely on the exact product and date information in the official notice rather than assume that other mayonnaise products are affected.
Where the product was sold
The alert concerns SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise and refers to recall notices being displayed at the point of sale in SuperValu stores. Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batch from sale.
The available notice does not state that every SuperValu branch stocked the product, so consumers should check the jar itself rather than assume that all 420g packs are affected. Products with different date markings are not identified in the supplied alert.
Advice for retailers and food businesses
The FSAI has asked manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and retailers to take action. The implicated batch should be removed from sale, and recall notices should be displayed at points of sale.
This requirement is intended to prevent further purchases while helping customers identify the affected product. Businesses holding stock should check their inventory against the 420g pack and 18/04/2027 best-before date.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise in a 420g pack has been recalled for the affected date marking.
What best-before date should I check?
Check for a best-before date of 18/04/2027.
Can I eat a different batch?
The alert specifically identifies the batch with the 18/04/2027 best-before date. No other batch or date marking is listed in the supplied notice.
What should I do with the recalled mayonnaise?
Do not eat it. Contact the relevant SuperValu store for information about return and refund arrangements.
Was the product recalled because of an allergen?
No. The stated reason is spoilage caused by fermentation. The supplied alert does not identify an undeclared allergen.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland alert affects 420g SuperValu Taco Mayonnaise with a best-before date of 18/04/2027. Do not eat the implicated product, and check the official FSAI notice or SuperValu store guidance for any subsequent update to the recall.
