Candy containing screws and tacks found in Iowa

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 22:32 · Archive

Candy with screws, tacks and nuts has been found in the Boyden area of Sioux County, Iowa.

The Sioux County Sheriff's Office in northwest Iowa announced on social media that candy in the Boyden area contains 'foreign objects, including screws, tacks, and nuts'. The packages appear to have been sealed despite the contamination.

No injuries have been reported so far. The source of the affected candy is unknown. Authorities are encouraging parents to carefully inspect any candy before allowing children to eat it.

The Sioux County Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter and has asked anyone with information to contact them.

How it is being reported

• Candy warning in Sioux County, IowaOfficials said some candies contain screws, tacks, and nuts in the Boyden area.Dakotanewsnow · 1 Nov, 22:10
• Candy with 'foreign objects' found in Sioux County, IASIOUX COUNTY, IA (KELO) -- The Sioux County Sheriff's Office in northwest Iowa says it "has been made aware" of candy in the Boyden area with "foreign objects, including screws, tacks, and nuts." Authorities made the announcement on social media Sunday morning. The packages appear to have been sealed, the sheriff's office says. Officials are [...]Keloland · 1 Nov, 14:49

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