Massachusetts Parents Share a Warning After Finding 2 Sewing Needles Inserted into Their 8-Year-old's Halloween Candy

A father and the local superintendent are warning other parents who took their children trick-or-treating in Sandwich, Massachusetts that two pieces of candy in his child's Halloween bag had puncture holes and contained sewing needles. Someone had malicious intent and came close to harming his child.

Trick or Treating; credit: Jill Wellington on Pexels

A parent's worst fear was realized after they found two pieces of Halloween candy containing sewing needles in their child's candy, and contacted the police.

These parents are now wanting to warn other parents to check any Halloween candy brought home, to make sure it has not been tampered with.

Two Sewing Needles Found in Halloween Candy

WCVB NewsCenter 5 News reported that a mother and father are concerned about the safety of local children who went trick-or-treating down Main Street in Sandwich, MA after finding his 8-year-old possessed candy that had been tampered with.

The parents wished to remain anonymous with speaking to the media, and NewsCenter 5 agreed to withhold their identities.

The father said "He [his son] had bit into a Twix bar and noticed there was something hard" and ended up finding it was a needle and came downstairs and told my wife, 'What the heck is this? I found this in my candy!'"

The mother then did a more thorough search of her son's candy. That's when she also found a needle in a Snickers "fun-sized" bar, which had a punctured wrapper.

The father said:

"This is a potential major injury and potentially life-threatening to a little kid. Think about others and don't be so malicious. If he swallowed this, there is a chance it could pierce into the esophagus or somewhere else in his G.I. tract and get pretty sick so I'm really happy he noticed it was in his mouth before he decided to swallow." -Concerned Father in Sandwich, Massachussetts

The parents recalled the places they took their child trick-or-treating, which included their neighborhood, the Sandwich Public Library, Main Street, and some side streets.

Sandwich Police Department Post Facebook Message to the Public

The Sandwich Police Department posted the following message on Facebook.

It read:

"Updated 11/2/2023 at 11 a.m.

The Sandwich Police Department is investigating the report of a sewing needle found inside a piece of Halloween Candy. Late in the evening on November 1, the Sandwich Police Department was called to a Sandwich residence for a sewing needle found in a piece of Halloween candy. The mother of an 8 year old child advised police that her son was checking his candy and noticed something poking out of it. The mother checked the candy, a small Snickers "fun size" bar. The wrapper had a puncture hole and a sewing needle was found inside the candy bar. She then checked her other children’s candy and discovered a Twix candy bar that also contained a sewing needle. It was reported that the family went trick or treating on the Main Street area of Sandwich. The police department is recommending that all trick-or-treat candy should be inspected. If your child was trick or treating in the downtown area of Sandwich, please be extra vigilant in checking your children’s candy. The police department has not received any other similar complaints.

Please contact the Sandwich Police Department if you suspect or find that your child’s candy has been tampered with. 508-888-1212."

The following images of the Snickers and Twix bars found with needles are seen below.

Candy found with sewing needles

It's sad that there are people out there intentionally trying to harm children.

The Sandwich School Superintendent released a statement, asking parents to check their children's candy for safety.

He said:

"If your child was trick or treating in the downtown area of Sandwich, please be extra vigilant in checking your children's candy." -Dr. Joseph Maruszczak, Sandwich School Superintendent

Thoughts

Now it is time for the reader to share their thoughts on this story.

• Have you ever heard of people tampering with candy on Halloween?
• Have you ever heard of someone putting needles in candy bars?
• What would you have done with your child's candy if you found it had been tampered with?
• Do you think that more people are taking their children to "Trunk-or-Treat" because the candy from church and local events is safer?

Please share this article on social media so others can be informed about this story.

It is very important that parents know to check their child's candy to keep their little ones safe.

Sources

Richardson, Rhondella. "Massachusetts mom reports finding sewing needles in 8-year-old's Halloween candy." WCVB NewsCenter 5 News. 2 November 2023.

Sandwich Police Department profile on Facebook.

Sandwich School Superintendent website.

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is Beating Chick-fil-A on Social Media

Popeyes Chicken Restaurant; Image credit: Michael Rivera

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich craze continues to sweep the nation, and Chick-fil-A should be getting nervous. I tell you this from observation, I have eaten many Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches, and I do like them. I have not yet tried Popeyes new chicken sandwich, but this is a journal post about my unsuccessful attempt to "get at one" because people are lining up like it is going out of style.

I want to know if Chick-fil-A is going to up their chicken sandwich game, because so far their response to Popeyes new chicken sandwich has been very weak (in my opinion).

Most Food Reviews favor Popeyes Chicken Sandwich over Chick-fil-A

From just the past two weeks, I have read several chicken sandwich food reviews, one after another, and each continue to crown Popeyes with a better chicken sandwich in taste and value. The Popeyes chicken sandwich is approximately $3.98 and comes in spicy and regular.

Even Popeyes current website has a picture of their sandwich front and center, as if they are making a statement: "Come and get it, Chick-fil-A, because you are about to be dethroned." (This is what I imagine the caption would read, anyways).

Popeyes website promoting the new chicken sandwich

My Attempt to Legally Acquire a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich 

Journal: On August 23, 2018, I found myself on my lunch break on a journey to the closest Popeyes in my hometown of Huntsville, AL. Fortunately, I work and live close to two different Popeyes. As I waited at the intersection, I didn't notice anything too unusual about the restaurant on the corner of University Drive and Jordan Lane. This location is typically busy during normal weekday lunch hour. So I waited patiently for the light to turn green. I turned into the parking lot to see that the drive-thru was overflowing out onto Jordan Lane and the parking lot was unusually packed. It was so full, that I watched the car in front of me get the very last open spot in the parking lot. At that moment, I realized that I am witnessing a phenomenon. Popeyes is already known for its outstanding chicken, but this latest movement in creating a delectable chicken sandwich continues to be re-posted on social media by "friends" that have not even themselves tried it. Two of them I know personally that have been posting about Popeyes chicken sandwich is better are even huge fans of Chick-fil-A. This is what baffles me the most. That unaware bystanders that have not even tried the sandwich are giving free advertising to Popeyes. So, on this Friday at lunch break. I did not stop in Popeyes to try this magical sandwich, because I physically could not park in the parking lot. So, this taste test will undoubtedly be pushed back to Saturday or Sunday so I can see for myself what all this commotion is about. And I may even go at odd hours. Who knows?

On August 24, 2019 I went to Popeyes at 8:30 p.m. and it was still packed inside and outside at the drive-thru. I was able to get a spicy chicken sandwich. I got it home and ate it and the results are: It tastes great. I agree with the food reviews that it is better than Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich.

When will Popeyes chicken sandwich be back?

It is rumored that the Popeyes chicken sandwich will be back in October 2019.

Lastly, two true statements on how I stand on both companies:
I have eaten at Chick-fil-A many times, and I like Chick-fil-A.
I have eaten Popeyes many times, and I like Popeyes.

Schlotzsky's Deli Coupons 2013 for University Drive in Huntsville, AL

Schlotzsky's Deli Coupons 2013 for Huntsville, AL

The above are printable coupons for Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive in Huntsville, AL.

Schlotzsky's Deli Has Unique Sandwiches

Schlotzsky's Deli offers many unique sandwiches on sourdough bread. My personal favorite is the original sandwich. I order it with no purple onions.

Printable coupons are a great way to try out the Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive in Huntsville, AL. You can even bring a friend, and save $1.50 off two medium sandwiches.

The printable coupons are good through 12/31/2013, giving you many opportunities to try out Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive - a unique sandwich restaurant with sourdough sandwiches.

Only A Bowl of Soup Offered

I really like the Wisconsin cheese soup. The only problem is that Schlotzsky's Deli only offers it in a bowl, and not an individual cup of soup. This doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Some people don't want to eat a bowl of soup. I wish Schlotzsky's Deli offered a cup size for their soups.

Recently, when I visited Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive, they replaced the Wisconsin cheese soup with Broccoli cheese soup.

The cheese soups are very good, and you can order plain sourdough bread to dip into the soups. Now, if you could only order a cup of soup, it would be even better.

If you have not ever tried Schlotzsky's Deli, you need to give them a try. They have a unique sandwich, and the printable coupons make it at a great price. Check it out today!

Arby's Coupon Deals for November 2025 Contain 'Over $40 Worth of Coupons'

When you think of Arby's, do you imagine a nice hot roast beef sandwich, or do you think about a beef 'n cheddar?  The latest November 2025 coupons from Arby's offer deals on these sandwiches and more.

Arby's Mailed Coupons

Arby's Coupons for November 2025

Arby's latest coupons for November 2025 were received in the mailbox and the coupon flyer boasts "over $40 worth of coupons."

These coupons received in the mail are valid through 11/30/2025.

In fine print, the coupons read:

"Buy up to 3 in one visit with this coupon at participating Arby's restaurants. Not valid with any other offer, discount or coupon, and not transferable. Not valid with delivery or online ordering."

The Arby's Coupons Contained in the November Flyer

As you can see in the images above and below, these latest coupons contain:

• $1 Small Fries
• $2 for $6 Classic Beef 'n Cheddar Sandwiches
• $2 Can Dine for 9.99
• $2 for $7 Gyros
• $2 Regular Shake
• $2.29 4 pc. Mozzarella Sticks
• $3.99 Chicken Tenders Snack
• 4 for $10 Classic Roast Beef Sandwiches
• $5 Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
• $7.99 Burger Meal
• $7.99 French Dip & Swiss Meal
• $16 3-Course Meal for 2

Examples of Coupons in the November 2025 flyer

Out of these Arby's coupon deals, which coupons or deals would you say are the best? 

I really like the 2 for $6 Classic Beef 'n Cheddar sandwiches.

Arby's is More Than Just Burgers and Fries Like Most Fast Food Restaurants

Arby’s stands out from most fast-food restaurants because it offers a menu that goes beyond the usual burgers and fries. Known for its slow-roasted roast beef, freshly sliced deli meats, and hearty sandwiches, Arby’s provides a higher-quality and more satisfying dining experience for those who want something different. 

The brand emphasizes variety, with options like turkey, brisket, and chicken sandwiches, along with creative limited-time items that keep the menu interesting. Their curly fries and signature sauces—especially the Arby’s Sauce and Horsey Sauce—have a cult following that adds to the appeal. Combined with generous portions and a commitment to flavor over gimmicks, Arby’s has built a reputation as the place to go when you want fast food that actually tastes like real food.

Why Arby's is Better than its Competitors

Arby's is known in its commercials for the deep-voiced tagline, "We have the meats!" and it does have the meats.

One of Arby's greatest strengths is its diverse menu, that often includes brisket, corned beef Reubens, and deli-style turkey and ham sandwiches. They often provide better cuts of meat than their competitors, but that doesn't mean you won't get some sandwiches that have fat in them. Not every sandwich is perfect.

--This blog post was for informational purposes only, with no affiliation to Arby's, and is not a paid sponsorship.--