A LIMITED number of Ben & Jerry's ice cream tubs are being recalled, due to concerns of metal contamination.

Unilever, which manufactures the range of deserts, said the move has been taken as a "precautionary measure" only.

Only certain Cookie Dough 500ml tubs are being recalled, with no other products affected.

The notice from the company: "Ben & Jerry's internal quality assurance checks have shown that a limited number of...Cookie Dough 500ml products may contain small pieces of metal.

"The company has identified a specific production period during which Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough 500ml may have been affected and, as safety remains a top priority, [we are] voluntarily recalling four batch codes."

Those products affected are: L62110L011 / L62111L011 / L62112L011 / and L62113L011.

The statement continued: "As a precaution, everyone with a 500ml tub in their freezers at home should check the batch number on the bottom of their tub to make sure it's not affected."

The company also said it was "very sorry" that a limited number of products failed to meet quality assurance expectations.

A notice from the Food Standards Agency added: "If you have bought a product with the batch codes listed above do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the product and contact the Ben & Jerry’s customer care line on 0800 146 252 with the details written on the bottom of the tub."