Following an official alert published in May, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed news from Westminster Council that counterfeit Wonka Chocolate Bars worth around £100,000 have been confiscated.
In May, the FSA published an official food safety alert, warning members of the public not to buy or eat counterfeit ‘Wonka Bars’, which are being sold in shops and online across the country.
The FSA’s warning followed a sharp increase in reports of the counterfeit chocolate bars on sale over the past year.
According to the trade standards body, any Wonka-branded chocolate which does not feature the official ‘Ferrero’ or ‘Ferrara Candy Company’ trademarks on the label is likely to be a counterfeit product.
Commenting on the news, Tina Potter, head of incidents at the FSA, said: “Selling these counterfeit bars could have serious consequences and we are pleased to see such a significant number being taken off the market.
“It’s possible they may have been produced or repackaged by businesses and individuals breaking food hygiene, labelling and traceability laws – in some cases, bars have been found to contain nuts not listed on the label.
“We encourage the public to check our website for advice on how to spot a counterfeit Wonka Bar and to report any suspect products to their local authority for investigation.”
Any members of the public who have bought or spot counterfeit Wonka Bars on shelves or online are being advised to raise the issue with the retailer and report the matter to their Local Authority so that action can be taken.
