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Bovril Beef Extract jars product recall

13/08/2008 : Unilever UK has decided to take the precaution of issuing a product recall on Bovril Beef Extract 250g glass jars and 600g plastic tubs after routine internal quality checks identified traces of salmonella in a small number of products.

The health and safety of our consumers is paramount and we would like to reassure them that only a small volume of production has been affected. However, we are recalling a greater quantity as a precautionary measure and have suspended the manufacture and supply of this product until additional tests confirm it is safe to resume.

Please note that no products sold in the Republic of Ireland are affected.

We will always take the necessary steps to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards and every precaution is taken in all our factories to prevent any form of contamination. We have launched an immediate investigation and we

are working closely with the FSA and relevant authorities to ensure this does not happen again.

This is an isolated incident and no other Bovril or Unilever products are affected. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank our consumers for their cooperation in this matter.

A free-phone consumer care line number has been set up 0800 146 252 and we are committed to giving all our consumers affected by this recall a refund.


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