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Hamilton Police are investigating a report of sewing needles found inside Halloween chocolate bars and are urging parents and caregivers to check their children’s candy.

On November 2, 2026, officers responded to a residence near Upper Ottawa Street and Mohawk Road after a parent reported finding needles in candy their children had collected while trick-or-treating.

The affected chocolate bars included Aero, KitKat and Caramilk.

Police believe the candy may have been collected along Limeridge Road, between Upper Ottawa Street and Upper Kenilworth Avenue, on either side of the street.

Parents and caregivers are urged to inspect all Halloween candy before children eat it. If you find anything suspicious, do not consume or discard it. Keep the candy and packaging and contact police.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886.