Needle found in Halloween candy: How to keep your kids safe

A needle found in a chocolate bar collected in Windsor. (Source: Windsor police/X)

The Windsor Police Service is alerting the public that a needle was found in a piece of Halloween candy on Wednesday.

Officers said the chocolate bar was in a green Halloween treat bag, received while trick-or-treating in the area of Prince Road and surrounding streets in west Windsor.

No injuries were reported as a result.

However, police are offering tips to parents and caregivers to keep your kids safe. They said candy should always be inspected before letting your kids eat it:

• Check for tears, pinholes, or signs of re-wrapping
• Throw out anything that looks suspicious
• Watch for discolouration or unusual textures
• Avoid homemade treats or candy not in its original, sealed packaging.

If you find any candy that looks suspicious, you are told to not eat it and contact the WPS immediately.