Co-op Recall 165,000 Chocolate Santa’s after batteries were found in two
The Co-op has launched an urgent national product recall after batteries were found inside two of its chocolate santas.
The Co-op sold the German-manufactured santas, which are available from other retailers, and has advised consumers not to eat them.
The santas with batteries were found in two separate locations, one in Suffolk and one in Essex.
A Co-op spokesman said: ‘The health and safety of our customers is our top priority.
‘We are concerned about two separate instances of alleged product tampering involving our hollow milk chocolate Santa foil figures, which have been found to contain a small battery inside.
As a result we have begun a UK-wide product recall. The police and Food Standards Agency are being notified.
‘Customers with one of these products should not eat it but call our customer relations team for a full refund.’
Anyone who is concerned should call Freephone 0800 0686 727.
[This story is emerging in the media. We would advise breaking open any chocolates with similar wrapping purchased from other retailers before giving them to children (or eating them).]
Recall Database 23 December 2016
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