Metal Found in 2 Pieces of Halloween Gum in Stephenville, RCMP Investigating

Bay St. George RCMP are investigating after a parent-guardian reported finding small metal objects inside two pieces of Halloween bubble gum collected while trick-or-treating in the Stephenville area, police said.

According to the RCMP, the call came in on Monday, November 2. The parent-guardian told police the two pieces of Double Bubble Halloween gum contained small metal items.

Where the family trick-or-treated

Police said they have not yet confirmed where the candy came from. The family was able to give some details about their route and confirmed they went door-to-door in several neighbourhoods, including:

• Area 13
• Florida Loop
• The Spruce Drive area in Kippens

The RCMP released an image of one piece of the gum. It shows an unwrapped piece of pink bubble gum sitting on its yellow and blue wrapper, with a dark piece of metal sticking out of one side of the candy.

The report came after RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador reminded parents and guardians over the weekend to inspect children's Halloween candy.

Check your candy

Police are urging parents and trusted adults to carefully inspect all Halloween candy collected over the weekend. The RCMP also encourages people to check any leftover treats they bought to hand out at home.

According to police, people should look for signs of tampering as well as manufacturing defects, make sure the packaging is intact, and make sure the treats are a recognizable, trusted commercial brand.

Anyone concerned that a treat has been tampered with should set it aside and contact their local police detachment immediately, the RCMP said.

How to contact police

Police are investigating the source of the treats and are asking anyone who makes a similar discovery to contact the Bay St. George RCMP detachment at 709-643-2118 or 1-800-709-RCMP (7267).