Toronto police investigate after needles and pins found in Halloween treats
A Toronto father is warning parents to check candy after discovering sewing needles and pins inside five treats collected in the city's east end.
Toronto police are investigating after a local father discovered sewing needles and pins concealed inside five separate Halloween treats collected during trick-or-treating in the city's east end. Barry Horn, 53, said his family went trick-or-treating at about 6 p.m. Saturday evening in the Upper Beaches area.
Speaking to CP24 on Sunday afternoon, Horn said that he initially discovered the sharp objects inside a KitKat bar and a Tunnock's caramel wafer biscuit while checking his children's candy in the morning. By late evening, he found three more affected treats including Cadbury and Snickers products.
Barry Horn, 53, said his family went trick-or-treating at about 6 p.m. Saturday evening in the Upper Beaches area.
The family visited several streets during their route, including Enderby Road, Norway Avenue, Kimberley Avenue, Benlamond Avenue, Glen Oak Drive, and Osborne Avenue. Horn said his son opened a Kit Kat bar and broke it open, finding a sewing needle inside.
A second object was discovered inside a Tunnock's caramel wafer biscuit after his daughter noticed a magnet sticking to the wrapper. Horn said that led the family to go through the entire batch of candy one piece at a time to check every treat.
Toronto police confirmed that officers are actively investigating one report of needles found in candy but have not confirmed a broader public safety concern at this stage. A police spokesperson said that anyone with concerns about candy collected during the holiday can call police to investigate.
Police said that if the matter becomes a verified concern, a news release will be issued to inform the public of any necessary safety measures.
Questions readers ask
Where did the family collect the Halloween treats?
The family went trick-or-treating in the city's east end, visiting streets including Enderby Road, Norway Avenue, Kimberley Avenue, Benlamond Avenue, Glen Oak Drive, and Osborne Avenue.
How were the sharp objects initially discovered?
Barry Horn initially discovered the sharp objects while checking his children's candy in the morning after his daughter noticed a magnet sticking to the wrapper of a Tunnock's caramel wafer biscuit.
What brands of candy were affected?
The affected treats included a KitKat bar, a Tunnock's caramel wafer biscuit, Cadbury products, and Snickers products.
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