Halloween Candy Alert! New York Police Find Razor Blades!

**HALLOWEEN CANDY ALERT** New York State Police have issued a Halloween candy alert due to an alleged incident involving tampered candy containing razor blades. Here's what to look for. See a picture of the tampered piece of candy below.

This particular case of tampered candy occurred in Chenango County New York but something similar could be happening in your neighborhood as well. Here's what we know about this case and some suggestions on how to safely check your child's Halloween candy.

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New York State Police Troop C are investigating reports of tampered Halloween County containing razor blades. The affected candy was reportedly collected in the village of Bainbridge, NY on Halloween night.

The piece of candy pictured below appears to be a Tootsie brand fruit chew. As you can see, there is a razor blade placed in the middle of the candy. Please check your child's Halloween candy.

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The investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, please, check your child's Halloween candy very carefully. New York State Troopers offer the following safety precautions:

Double-check Halloween candy collected by children
Inspect wrappers and contents carefully
Be vigilant for signs of tampering

If you suspect that your child's Halloween candy has been tampered with contact the New York State Police immediately. Do not allow your children to consume potentially contaminated candy. New York State Police request any information that may aid in identifying the responsible individuals. New York State Police may be contacted at 607-561-7400.

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