September 17, 2018 / 4:44 AM / Updated an hour ago
Needles found in strawberries in two more Australian states: police
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Needles have been found inside strawberries in two more Australian states, police said on Monday, broadening a health scare that has caused supermarkets to recall brands and farmers to dump fruit amid the peak growing season.
One man in the state of Western Australia and a girl in South Australia reported finding needles in their strawberries in the past two days, according to police.
Seven brands of strawberries in Australia are now believed to be contaminated with needles and pins, according to police reports, prompting warnings from authorities to slice the fruit before eating.
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FTR, LE Authority has said they don't know if they are looking at a group of people or an individual doing this but yes, that reflects this is being done on purpose. I don't think anyone has been injured yet.
