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RCMP in Eastern Canada are reminding parents of trick-or-treaters to check their children’s Halloween haul after police received reports that metal was found in candy bars in Newfoundland and Labrador, and a syringe was found in a bag in Nova Scotia.
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Meanwhile, Durham Regional Police said late Sunday that a similar investigation was underway in Oshawa.
Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP said in a Sunday news release that it had received three reports in Happy Valley-Goose Bay of “small metal items found in treat-sized Coffee Crisp bars collected on Saturday night.”
RCMP said officers are investigating to determine the source of the treats and asked anyone who identifies a similar candy to contact the detachment at 709-896-3383 or 1-800-709-7267.
“As kids wake up eager to dive into last night’s haul, parents and caretakers across the province are reminded to check treats thoroughly to ensure they are safe to eat,” Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP said.
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“Look for signs of tampering as well as manufacturing defects, and make sure the packaging is intact and that the treats are a recognizable, trusted commercial brand,” it said.
In a post shared to X on Sunday night, Durham cops said they were investigating after sewing needles were found in candy in Oshawa.
“Police are investigating after sewing needles were located in Halloween candy in the area of Ritson Rd. N. and Taunton Rd. in Oshawa,” they said. “Officers are currently canvassing the area.”
Durham police urged residents to “please check all Halloween candy carefully before eating it.” They asked anyone who spotted anything suspicious to call police at 905-579-1520.
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Meanwhile, Nova Scotia RCMP said a syringe was found in a child’s Halloween treat bag in Beaver Bank, a rural community within Halifax.
Police said officers were called at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday after a parent made the discovery.
“Officers found that the syringe appeared used and did not have a cap,” Nova Scotia RCMP said in a news release.
No injuries were reported and the syringe was seized by police for further investigation.
Out of an abundance of caution, officers had advised the parents to throw out all of the candy in the bag.
Police believe that the item came from O’Leary Dr. and said investigators were following up in the neighbourhood.
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020.
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