UK retailer Asda has recalled a batch of mayonnaise due to possible contamination with traces of metal.

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The Food Standards Agency issued the alert today (6 April) on the retailer’s Ultra Light Mayonnaise 500ml and Ultra Light Squeezy Mayonnaise 450ml.


Both have a best before end of December 2009.


Asda said the batch was removed as a “precautionary measure” only and product recall notices will appear in stores to alert customers.

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