HUNDREDS of tubs of Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough ice cream have been recalled - because they could contain pieces of metal.

People are being warned not to eat the 500ml tubs because a limited number could contain small shards of metal.

The company has urged people to check the batch codes and return it if it matches the potentially affected batches.

Instead, people are asked to dispose of the cookie dough-flavoured ice cream and contact the Ben & Jerry’s customer care line on 0800 146 252 with the details written on the bottom of the tub.

The four batch codes are: L62110L011 / L62111L011 / L62112L011 / L62113L011.

Ben and Jerry's said it takes great pride in the quality of its ice cream and only a limited number of products.

The company added: "Everyone is very sorry that a limited number of Cookie Dough ice cream failed to meet expectations on this occasion."