The Co-op have issued an urgent recall on 165,000 chocolate Santas after two reportedly contained batteries.
The hollow chocolate treats which sell for £1 have allegedly been tampered with which has caused the retailer to inform police and Food Standards Agency and also start a national product recall.
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.
