Rogue imports of ‘Dubai chocolate’ may threaten Britons with allergies, FSA says

A bar of ‘Dubai chocolate’, which contains a filling of pistachio cream and tahini with knafeh, a traditional Arab dessert. Photograph: Handout

Pistachio-filled “Dubai chocolate” is one of the UK’s hottest food trends but food safety officials warn that rogue imports could pose a serious threat to those with allergies.

With shoppers clamouring to get their hands on the bars, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it has identified a “number of products that pose a health risk to consumers with allergies”.