Ottawa Police Investigating Sewing Needle Found in Halloween Chocolate Bar
Ottawa police are investigating after a parent found a needle inside a Halloween chocolate bar believed to come from the Prince of Wales and Chinatown areas.
Crime Canada newsroomPublished
Status
Warning in effect
The Ottawa Police Service is investigating after a parent reported finding a needle inside a chocolate bar collected during Halloween trick-or-treating, police said Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
According to police, the report was made on November 3. The chocolate bar is believed to have been collected in the Prince of Wales and Chinatown areas of Ottawa.
Police said no injuries have been reported.
Charged or under investigation? Get a free consultation →
Check Halloween candy before eating it
As a precaution, the Ottawa Police Service is asking parents and caregivers to look carefully through their children's Halloween candy before any of it is eaten.
Police advise checking packaging for signs of tampering, including:
- small holes
- tears
- broken seals
What to do with suspicious candy
Police are asking anyone who finds candy that looks suspicious not to eat it and not to throw it away. Instead, keep both the candy and its packaging and contact police.
Anyone who discovers suspicious candy can reach the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
Police have not released any further details about the investigation.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Ottawa Police Service
