Authorities in Gaza say they have destroyed 15 tonnes of chocolate in response to last month’s mass recall by the manufacturer.<br /><br /> Inspectors from the economy ministry oversaw the burning of thousands of bars of Snickers in the south of the Gaza Strip.<br /><br /> Confectionery giant Mars, the maker of Snickers, recalled Mars bars and Snickers from 55 countries last month.<br /><br /> The move came after bits of plastic were found in a product.<br /><br /> Other brands on the recall list are Milky Way Minis and Miniatures as well as Celebrations confectionery boxes.<br /><br /> Those involved have best-before dates from June 19, 2016 to January 8, 2017.<br /><br /> The countries involved include Germany, the UK, France, Belgium, Italy and Spain. <br /><br /> Hamas burn 15 tonnes of Snickers bars in Gaza following Mars recall https://t.co/wYhvOC8pnk pic.twitter.com/31jFym7Oyk— The Irish News (@irish_news) March 10, 2016
