What to know
- Toronto police are investigating after a resident reported finding small needles in their Halloween candy.
- Durham Regional Police are investigating a separate incident involving five sewing needles allegedly found in candy in Oshawa.
- No injuries have been reported in connection with the Toronto incident.
- Similar incidents involving metal objects in Halloween treats have also been reported in Quebec.
- Health Canada advises parents to inspect all Halloween candy and discard anything that appears opened, damaged or suspicious.
Toronto and Durham Regional police are advising residents to double-check their Halloween candy, after residents found needles on their treats.
Toronto police confirmed to Now Toronto an ongoing investigation is taking place after they’ve received a call from a resident who allegedly found small needles in their Halloween candy.
According to police, no injuries have been reported in connection to the call. Police are still investigating the matter, as no other reports about needles in candy have been received.
Police say anyone who finds needles or other suspicious objects or has any concerns over their Halloween candy should report to police.
On Sunday morning, Durham Regional Police also published an announcement on social media about an ongoing investigation after sewing needles were found in Halloween candy. The incident allegedly took place on Ritson Road North and Taunton Road in Oshawa.
Police told Now Toronto a mother contacted officers on Nov. 1 after she located five sewing needles in five separate candies collected through trick or treating. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Investigations are still ongoing since police have not received any other reports in the region.
Durham police also advised parents to double check all their Halloween candy carefully before eating it, and report any suspicious objects to police at 905-579-1520.
To properly inspect candy, Health Canada recommends parents:
- Throw away any homemade treats, only accepting pre-wrapped candy
- Check wrapped candy for holes and throw away anything that looks opened, unwrapped or loose
- Throw away anything that looks suspicious or uncommon
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Quebec police also investigating Halloween candy incidents
Quebec provincial police are also conducting investigations over metal objects found in Halloween candy in the region.
Sûreté du Québec has reportedly said two families in Drummondville have allegedly found a needle inside a chocolate. Another incident took place in Saint-Marcel, where a resident reportedly found a metal pin in a treat.
A metal pin was also reportedly found in a bag of gummies in Gatineau.
Parents in the region are also being advised to sort through candy before letting their children eat them.
