The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is warning people not to buy or eat "Wonka" brand chocolate bars.
That is because of a rise in reports about counterfeit bars with this brand name in the country.
The FSAI says there is a possibility they may not have been made in line with food safety, hygiene and/or food traceability legal requirements to protect public health.
Some examples of the counterfeit bars have had these issues:
- Ingredients and allergens that weren't listed on the label.
- A fake business name or address on the label.
- Home made bars being re-wrapped in Wonka wrappers.
- Unregistered food businesses selling items online.
Dr Pamela Byrne, the Chief Executive of the FSAI has urged the public to be vigilant of these fakes.
“The FSAI is working closely with the food inspectors in the Environmental Health Service of the HSE to ensure any counterfeit Wonka branded chocolate bars where there is a known or suspected consumer health risk are removed from sale."
"Consumers have a right to safe food and counterfeit foodstuffs will be pursued using the legal powers available to us,” Dr. Byrne said.
