Mars Food UK has issued a recall for various Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s branded sauce products over fears that they could be contaminated with traces of metal.
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According to the UK’s Food Standards Agency, which has issued a food alert, the traces of metal are thought to be small pieces of copper wire.
The company, a subsidiary of US giant Mars, has recalled the affected batches as a precautionary measure.
The recall includes: Dolmio Tomato and Cheese Pasta Bake, 500g jar with a best before of 25 March 2010; Dolmio Red Sauce for Lasagne, 750g jar with a best before of 25 September 2010 and 1 October 2010; Dolmio Tomato and Basil Culinary Sauce, 2.29kg (catering pack also sold through wholesale outlets) with a best before of 19 September 2010; and Uncle Ben’s Chilli Con Carne Culinary Sauce, 2.3kg (catering pack also sold through wholesale outlets) with a best before of 20 March 2010.
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