AN AXED McDonald's menu item has “returned” to the UK as eagle-eyed shoppers spot a dupe in a bargain shop.
Customers could not believe their luck after spotting a dupe for Cheesey Garlic Bites at a surplus food and goods distributor.
The savvy shopper stumbled across a 1kg bag of a product that looked almost identical to the Maccie's side, and it cost just £5.
The discovery comes months after the home of the Golden Arches removed thefrom its menus, to make way for a host of new items.
McDonald's made the snack from mozzarella, flavouring it with garlic and chives in a ciabatta-style breadcrumb coating.
Alongside this, the shopper also stumbled across an almost identical-looking bag of Maccie's Nuggets and a 2.4kg bag of fries, which cost £2.50.
The deal was shared on the UKNewestFood Instagram page, with shoppers quickly chiming in to praise the find.
One person said: “These chicken nuggets and chips taste exactly the same as McDonald's. I have bought them myself several times now.”
While another person said: “I’m defo paying this place a visit.”
The Company Shop sellsproducts from retailers likeM&Sand Asda for as much as 60% off the retail price but you need a membership to shop in one of its stores.
To qualify for a free membership card, you need to have a job in the care services (such as working for the NHS), be a member of the police or fire service, or work for a charity.
You can also get a membership card if you are on means tested benefits or claiming the state pension.
It's not the first time shoppers have spotted products that look like Maccies goods in store.
Customers were convinced the retailer was selling the pork filling of McDonald's back in March.
Maccies briefly brought the option back in October last year, selling McRib for £4.49 for single burger, and £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal.
Other shoppers have claimed to find £5 bags of 20 its iconicand also spotted camembert cheese bites.
You can find your nearest Company Shop by visiting companyshopgroup.co.uk/our-stores/company-shop/store-locations.
WHAT OTHER SHOPS DO YOU NEED A MEMBERSHIP FOR?
A few stores in the UK require you to have a membership to buy products from their stores.
A membership is required to shop at any warehouse or on its website.
The cost of individual membership, known as Gold Star, has recently risen from £28 to £35 – a £7 increase, equating to a 25% hike.
The fee for adding an additional Gold Star cardholder has also recently jumped from £14 to £20, an increase of £6 or 42%.
The fee for adding additional business cardholders has also gone up by £1, now costing £15.
Executive Gold Star membership has risen from £62 to £70, an £8 increase, or 13%.
Executive-level members benefit from 2% rewards on purchases, with annual caps now increased.
