Brantford Police Warn of Reported Nails in Halloween Candy
Brantford police are investigating a report of finishing nails in Halloween chocolate bars and are urging families to check their candy.
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Brantford police are investigating a report that finishing nails were found in Halloween chocolate bars after a parent contacted them on November 1, 2026. The report came from a residence in the area of St. Paul Avenue and Grand River Avenue in Brantford.
The parent reported finding the nails in their child’s Halloween candy, police said. The affected chocolate bars included Mars and Twix. Police believe the candy may have been collected in the Holmedale area of Brantford.
Police advise families to check candy
As officers investigate the report, the Brantford Police Service is reminding parents and caregivers to thoroughly check their children’s Halloween candy. Police are advising them to inspect all Halloween candy before it is consumed.
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Anyone who finds anything suspicious should not eat it or throw it away, police said. They should keep the candy and its packaging and contact the Brantford Police Service. The advice applies to anything suspicious found while checking the Halloween candy.
To report a suspicious finding, call Brantford police at 519-756-7050. The file number for the advisory is 26-44532.
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Official source: Brantford Police Service