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Sharp objects found in Halloween candy across Austria and Germany

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Authorities in Austria and Germany are investigating multiple reports of sharp metal objects, including needles, nails, and pins, being discovered inside Halloween candy. While no serious injuries have been reported, police are advising parents and children to thoroughly inspect all sweets before consumption. The incidents have prompted a widespread safety alert across the affected regions. AI

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Sharp objects found in Halloween candy across Austria and Germany

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    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, federal…

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