Candy Tampering

• Calgary police warn of possible candy tampering in northwest neighbourhood

  Calgary police are warning of possible candy tampering in the northwest community of Panorama Hills after a parent reportedly found a sewing needle in a chocolate bar.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
  
• Halifax police urge public to check Halloween treats after potential candy tampering

  'A man reported that he felt unwell after eating a piece (of) chocolate candy that tasted like soap,' police say.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
  
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• Kenora, Ont., trick-or-treater finds razor blade in candy: police

  Police in Kenora, Ont., are investigating after a razor blade was found in Halloween candy.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2020
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• Woodstock police investigating report of tampered Halloween candy

  A four-centimetre yellow-tipped sewing needle was found inside a partially torn Rolo candy bar.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2018
• Strathmore RCMP investigate tampered Halloween candy

  Investigators said no houses in the area were handing out Rice Krispies treats on Oct. 31, adding that it's not known exactly where the candy was received.

  Crime

  Nov 3, 2018
• Pin found in child’s Halloween candy in Toronto: police

  The family had been trick-or-treating near Eglinton Avenue and Caledonia Road.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2017
• Cape Breton police report another case of candy tampering in Nova Scotia

  Cape Breton Police say a needle was found inside an Oh Henry bar that a child obtained while trick-or-treating in Sydney.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2016
• Needle found in Halloween candy bar: Halifax police

  This is the third incident of alleged candy tampering in the Halifax area since Halloween.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2016
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• Alberta RCMP investigate report that Halloween candy made child sick

  The child showed symptoms including pale skin, dilated pupils and broke out into a sweat, according to the report.

  Nov 2, 2016
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• Police urging parents to check Halloween candy after reports of sewing needles, razor blades found in candy bars

  The Ottawa Police Service is urging parents to inspect all Halloween candy their children hauled in Monday night after sewing needles were found inside of some candy.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2016