Ontario Provincial Police are urging parents and guardians to inspect their children’s Halloween candy after reports of dangerous objects found in treats collected in Elliot Lake. OPP report needles, nail in chocolate “Unfortunately, there have been numerous reports of dangerous foreign objects found in candy,” OPP said in a news release. Police said two incidents involved sewing needles located in single-serve Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a carpenter’s nail was found in a bite-size Mars Bar. Residents told to examine treats OPP said treats obtained from the Westview Cresent, Maple Road, Central Avenue, Spruce Avenue, Birch Road, Blackwell Road, Ottawa Avenue and Washington Cresent areas of Elliot Lake should be thoroughly examined before eating. Police said to look for any items that appear opened, tampered with, damaged, homemade from unknown sources or otherwise suspicious in nature. Authorities say the investigations are continuing and new information can be provided to the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122.
