Sewing Needles Found in Halloween Chocolate Bars on Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton police are investigating after a parent reported finding sewing needles in Halloween chocolate bars collected on Limeridge Road.
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Hamilton police are investigating a report of sewing needles found inside Halloween chocolate bars on Hamilton Mountain. They are asking parents and caregivers to check their children's candy before it is eaten.
Officers went to a home near Upper Ottawa Street and Mohawk Road on November 2, 2026, police said. A parent had reported finding needles in candy that their children collected while trick-or-treating.
Which candy and where
According to police, the chocolate bars involved were:
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- Aero
- KitKat
- Caramilk
Police believe the candy may have been collected on Limeridge Road, between Upper Ottawa Street and Upper Kenilworth Avenue. It could have come from homes on either side of the street.
What parents should do
Police are asking parents and caregivers to inspect all Halloween candy before children eat it. Anyone who finds something suspicious should not eat it or throw it away. Police ask that the candy and its packaging be kept, and that police be contacted.
Contact police
Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886.
Hamilton's Crime Severity Index was 54.82 in 2025, down 6.61% from a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada. The city's Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.79 that year.
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: Hamilton Police Service