Most of the media give a lot of attention to these hoaxes, but not the fact that they are mostly hoaxes.http://apnews.myway.com/article/20151106/us-halloween-candy-needles-7e7fab4a80.html
Nov 6, 1:08 PM (ET)
By KRISTEN DE GROOT
Reports that trick-or-treaters in a Philadelphia suburb found needles stuffed in their Halloween candy turned out to be made up, officials said Friday, the latest in a season of similar hoaxes across the country.
In the days before and after Halloween this year, reports of razor blades in Rice Krispies Treats, needles in Twizzlers and pot-laced chocolates made headlines. It turns out most of the reports were hoaxes, though police still urge people to use caution before diving into Halloween candy.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the children in Kennett Square who reported finding needles in their Twix and Snickers bars recanted. Such candy hoaxes tend to happen every year, Hogan said, but he's seen an uptick recently as more kids use social media, likely getting ideas there.
"It happens so often that law enforcement just rolls their eyes, because we know how it's going to end," Hogan said. "But we can't ignore it because what if it is that 1-in-1,000 case that's true?"
No charges will be filed in the Pennsylvania incident.
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