Warning on beef extract with possible Salmonella contamination

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (August 15) advised people not to consume certain batches of Bovril Beef Extract suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to the United Kingdom authorities, the company concerned, Unilever UK, is recalling the affected products, details of which are as follows:

1.　Product weight: 250 grammes (glass jar)
Best before: end January 2010
Batch codes: L8201XX795, L8206XX795, L8207XX795 and L8208XX795

2.　Product weight: 600 grammes (plastic tub)
Best before: end January 2010
Batch code: L8207XX795

"Retailers should also stop selling these particular products," a CFS spokesman said.

Salmonella is a pathogen that may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

"The CFS has contacted the UK authorities for further information. We have informed the trade of the incident and are closely monitoring the situation," he said.

Ends/Friday, August 15, 2008