Unilever UK recalls Bovril Beef Extract
Thursday 14 August 2008
Unilever UK has recalled some Bovril Beef Extract because of the presence of salmonella. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
Product details
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
No other Unilever UK products are known to be affected.
Unilever UK has carried out a recall of the affected batches. Product recall notices will appear in the national press today, Thursday 14 August 2008. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed at shops that sell the product. These notices will explain why the product has been recalled. Anyone who has bought the affected product can call the company’s customer careline on 0800 146 252 for a refund.
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