'Foreign Objects' Found In Halloween Candy, Suburban Police Department Says

WAUKEGAN, IL — Waukegan police are warning community members after metal hairpins and wire were found inside wrapped candy during Saturday’s trick-or-treat Halloween festivities.

“The Waukegan Police Department is investigating reports of possible foreign objects, including metal hairpins and wire, discovered inside wrapped, unopened candy during this afternoon’s citywide Trick-or-Treat event,” the agency posted Saturday night on social media.

“As a precaution, parents and guardians are urged to carefully inspect all candy before allowing children to eat it. Please examine each piece to the best of your ability and do not consume any candy that appears tampered with or contains suspicious objects.”

The investigation is ongoing, police said. Anyone who finds suspicious items or candy containing foreign objects should call the department at 847-360-9000 or, in an emergency, call 911, according to police.