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Canton Township Police Investigate Needle Found in Halloween Twix

Police say the case appears isolated as investigators examine how the object ended up in the candy.

Overview

  • The item was a mini Twix collected Friday night while trick-or-treating near Saltz and Sheldon roads in Canton Township, Michigan.
  • Police say a child noticed something protruding from the wrapper and the child's mother found a sewing needle embedded in the candy after opening it.
  • The department released a photo showing a needle sticking out of the Twix and announced the inquiry on social media on Saturday.
  • Officials urged parents to inspect all Halloween treats, avoid consuming anything that looks tampered with, and discard suspicious items.
  • Residents who discover foreign objects in candy collected in Canton Township are asked to call police at 734-394-5400.