Overview
- Police say sealed foil packets of the over‑the‑counter laxative MiraFAST were discovered in trick‑or‑treat candy from homes near Rolling Meadow, May Road and Paddock Lane.
- The items were found in children’s candy on Saturday night, and local officers posted a public warning asking parents to check their children’s treats.
- Millis police are conducting door‑to‑door inquiries to trace the origin, have not reported any arrests, and asked anyone with information to call 508‑376‑5112.
- Authorities have not reported any illnesses or confirmed harm from the packets and say it is unknown whether the packages were handed out intentionally or included by mistake.
- Officials urged parents to remove and safely discard any unexpected non‑candy items and said community tips will be key to determining whether this was a packaging mix‑up or deliberate distribution.