CHOCOLATIER Thorntons is recalling its chocolate Santas because they main contain pieces of plastic.

If you still haven't tucked into the Christmas treat - the chocolate shop is warning shoppers not to eat it but return to the store for a refund or alternative product.

It said their hollow milk chocolate 200g Jolly Santa could pose a safety risk and offered its "sincerest apologies" for any inconvenience caused.

No other Thorntons products are known to be affected.

Alternatively, send them to Thorntons Ltd, Thornton Park, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4XJ.

For more information call 0345 121 1911 or email customerservicemanager@thorntons.co.uk.