Traces of salmonella have been found in jars of Bovril beef extract and have prompted recall of the product.

Salmonella found in Bovril prompts recall
Article in the Telegraph

Extract:

"Manufacturer Unilever has recalled 15,000 jars and 72 plastic tubs from stores across the UK "as a precautionary measure".

The alert followed routine checks which identified traces of salmonella in a small number of packs produced during a specific period.

The products being recalled are 250g glass jars of Bovril Beef Extract with a best-before-end date of January 2010 and batch codes of L8201XX795, L8206XX795, L8207XX795 and L8208XX795.

Bovril Beef Extract in 600g plastic tubs with a Jan 2010 best-before-end date and batch code L8207XX795 are also being recalled.

The information can be found on the back label of glass jars or on the base of plastic tubs."