Police warn parents to check Halloween candy after sewing needle found in York Peppermint Patty

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PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- There is a warning for parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after a report of a needle being found in one piece.

Police in Park Ridge said the candy was given out during trick-or-treating in an area bounded by Manor, Walnut, Parkside and Dee.

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The small sewing needle was reportedly found in a York Peppermint Patty.

The child was not hurt.

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