Know any fans of Galaxy and Malteasers? Some of their products have been recalled due to possible presence of Salmonella

Sweet manufacturers Mars have recalled some of their products due the potential presence of Salmonella in their chocolate range.

Mars UK and Ireland today revealed that batches of the Malteasers Teasers bar and Galaxy Counters have been pulled back after ingredients found in their chocolate may contain Salmonella. No other products in their range have been affected according to a company spokesperson, and that it the company are only doing this as a precautionary act.

“Through our routine testing, we have detected the potential presence of Salmonella from the ingredients used to make our chocolate," revealed a Mars Chocolate spokesperson.

"As a precaution, we are voluntarily recalling certain GALAXY® Smooth Milk Chocolate bars, GALAXY® MINSTRELS® and GALAXY® COUNTERS® and TEASERS® bars.

"We are working closely with the relevant food safety authorities and our customers to ensure that the affected products are no longer available for purchase.

"If you have one of the products listed above, you should not eat it. Please keep the product and contact our Consumer Care team to arrange return and reimbursement.

“This precautionary recall has been initiated with the best interests of our consumers at heart and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“No other brands or varieties of chocolate, pack formats, bar sizes or best before dates are affected.”