CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Before children dive into their Halloween candy hauls, parents are being reminded to take a few extra minutes to inspect treats for safety.<\/p>\n
Before you bite: A Halloween warning for parents and kids<\/p>\n
The warning comes after a recent case in Michigan where candies were found laced with THC, prompting local law enforcement to encourage families to double-check their trick-or-treat bags.<\/p>\n
“Always inspect whatever candy and goodies you get,” said Antonio Contreras, Senior Officer and Public Information Officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department.<\/p>\n
Authorities in Michigan reported finding candies that contained THC, with some packages minimizing the ingredient listing but still stating its presence.<\/p>\n
For parents like Ramond Garza, who has a 2-year-old and 3-year-old, the extra precaution is worth the peace of mind.<\/p>\n
“Oh it’s just the word that’s been around. There’s interesting people trying to do questionable things to the kids,” Garza said.<\/p>\n
Garza, whose children love Halloween and have gone trick-or-treating before, says the inspection process doesn’t take long.<\/p>\n
“But it doesn’t take much time to go ahead and just sort one by one,” Garza said.<\/p>\n
Police recommend discarding any candy that looks opened, tampered with, or not in its original wrapper. Baked goods should also be thrown away, according to Contreras.<\/p>\n
“Simply just throw it away,” Contreras said about any treats that don’t look right.<\/p>\n
But if you feel the need to hand anything over, feel free to contact CCPD\u2019s non emergency line to report any unusual finds.<\/p>\n
And while candy tampering has not been reported in Corpus Christi, CCPD wants families to keep additional safety tips in mind:<\/p>\n
Always walk with an adultCross at crosswalks or intersectionsKnow where you are and where you’re goingMake yourself visibleIf a house looks empty, move to the nextDrivers should slow down<\/p>\n
The bottom line: take a quick look to make sure the only surprises on Halloween night are the fun ones.<\/p>\n
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