Berlin, Nov 2, 2026 (AFP) - Nails, screws, needles found in some Halloween treats in Germany

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2026-11-02
German authorities said Monday that nails, screws and needles were found inside some sweets collected by children during Halloween and urged parents to be very careful with treats. In Munich, a nine-year-old child who had been going door-to-door with friends on Saturday bit into a piece of candy containing a nail, though police said the child managed to spit it out without sustaining any injuries. A nine-year-old girl injured her tongue after bit......
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