Warning issued to Milton Keynes residents over counterfeit Wonka Bars

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    The counterfeit bars may be unsafe to eat.

    Milton Keynes Trading Standards has released a warning to residents with regards to counterfeit Wonka bars that are being sold throughout the UK.

    The counterfeit bars can be found being sold in shops and on online platforms such as Facebook marketplace and eBay.

    The warning has been issued for any Wonka-branded chocolate which doesn’t feature the official ‘Ferrero’ or ‘Ferrara Candy Company’ trademarks on the label, these are likely to be counterfeit.

    The Food Standards Agency has said: "These counterfeit Wonka bars may be unsafe to eat, as they might have been produced or repackaged by unregistered businesses or individuals who aren’t complying with food hygiene, labelling and traceability laws.

    "Some of the counterfeit Wonka Bars removed from sale have been found to contain allergens that weren’t listed on the label. This poses a major health risk to anyone who suffers from a food allergy or food intolerance."

    Tina Potter, Head of Incidents at the Food Standards Agency, said: “With Easter less than a month away, it is more important than ever that parents and grandparents are aware of the risks that these bogus chocolate bars could pose to their children, particularly those living with a food allergy or intolerance.

    “There is no way of knowing what ingredients are in these bars or what food hygiene practices are being followed by the people making or repackaging them.

    “If you have bought these knock-off bars, do not eat them or give them to friends and family.”

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