There is no evidence that the metal in the Halloween treats was intentional, says RCMP – VOCM

RCMP say there was no foul play and information points to a manufacturing issue after metal pieces were found in Halloween candy earlier this month.

Corporal Jolene Garland says police have received several of these reports in the Trinity-Conception area involving candy from Trunk-or-Treat events.

RCMP posted on social media about the situation, and Garland says they immediately received a call from a person responsible for delivering some of those treats, noting they were purchased from a Carbonear business.

Then, earlier this week, Garland said another event organizer contacted police who found a piece of metal inside a sealed Twizzler/Jolly Rancher combo bag.

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She said the metal found inside a sealed package did not indicate criminal activity or intent to harm and suggested a manufacturing problem or some other problem that occurred before distribution.

Garland stresses that it’s safe for kids to go trick-or-treating tonight, but parents should exercise their usual levels of vigilance.

“Nothing has changed,” says Garland, who notes that parents may want to keep an eye out for those Twizzler/Jolly Rancher combos, especially if purchased in the Trinity-Conception area.