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Needles, nails, pins found in Halloween sweets across Austria, Germany

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German police said they received phone calls with reports about sharp objects concealed in Halloween candy. Police in several Canadian provinces are urging parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after needles and other metal objects were found in treats.(Shutterstock). Covered by 8 outlets: 4 are centre, 4 lean right.

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  1. Nzherald Center Factuality: Mostly factual AU
    Sharp metal objects found in Halloween sweets in Austria

    Police have received 13 reports of metal objects in Halloween sweets.

  2. WFLD Not rated US
    Suburban police investigate Halloween candy tampering report

    Police in a northern suburb of Chicago are investigating after a family reported finding foreign objects in their daughter's Halloween candy. Waukegan Halloween candy investigation Waukegan police said they received a report about Halloween candy that had been tampered with...

  3. South China Morning Post Leans right Factuality: High HK
    Needles, nails, pins found in Halloween sweets across Austria, Germany

    Austrian police have launched an investigation after small metal objects such as nails, needles and pins were found in Halloween sweets at several locations across the country. Police received 13 reports of metal objects found in sweets collected by children at Halloween,...

  4. Ottawacitizen Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Needle found inside Halloween candy bar, Ottawa police say

    The chocolate bar was believed to have been collected in either the Prince of Wales or Chinatown areas, police said.

  5. Toronto Sun Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    St. Thomas police issues warning after razor blade found in Halloween candy

    Toronto Police is investigating two incidents involving needles and pins found in Halloween candy.

  6. Brandonsun Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Winnipeg police add to reports of sharp metal found in Halloween candy
  7. The Epoch Times Right Factuality: Low US
    Police Investigate Halloween Candy Tampering Reports in 6 Provinces

    Police in several Canadian provinces are urging parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after needles and other metal objects were found in treats.(Shutterstock)

    Low reliability sourceElevated risk
  8. RT Right Factuality: Very low State media RU
    Trick or treat takes sinister turn for German kids

    German police launched an investigation into reports of dangerous objects, including metal needles and magnets, found in Halloween candy

    Low reliability sourceHigh-risk contentState-funded media
  9. DW News Center Factuality: Very high DE
    German police investigating after needles found in Halloween candy

    German police said they received phone calls with reports about sharp objects concealed in Halloween candy.

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