Unilever UK recalls certain batch codes of Bovril Beef Extract due to the presence of salmonella

Thursday 14 August 2008

Food Alert: for Information

Ref: 42/2008

Unilever UK has recalled certain batch codes of Bovril Beef Extract due to the presence of salmonella.

Unilever UK has undertaken a product recall of the affected batches. Product recall notices will appear in the national press on 14 August 2008 and point-of-sale notices will be displayed at all retail outlets. These notices will alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have purchased the products.

The products being recalled are:

Bovril Beef Extract
Product weight: 250g (glass jar)
Best before end: January 2010
Batch codes:
L8201XX795
L8206XX795
L8207XX795
L8208XX795

Bovril Beef Extract
Product weight: 600g (plastic tub)
Best before end: January 2010
Batch code: L8207XX795

A copy of the product recall notice is attached to this food alert.

No other Unilever UK products are known to be affected.