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Alberta Halloween Candy Found To Have Pins, Needles And Razor Blades: Police

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BLACKFALDS, Alta. – Mounties are advising parents in central Alberta to throw out a specific type of Halloween candy after a child got sick after eating it.

RCMP say the child had gone out trick or treating in Clive on Halloween and ate a piece of sugar candy, about the size of a loonie, that was orange with a back centre.

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A child got sick after eating a candy that looked like this after trick-or-treating in Clive, Alta. (Photo: Alberta RCMP)

The child's symptoms were pale skin, dilated pupils and breaking out into a sweat.

Police say they got no other complaints.

RCMP are urging people to discard any candy that matches the description and only consume items which do not appear to have been tampered with.

Mounties also got a report that sewing needles were found in two large-size chocolate bars in Cochrane.

Police say a parent found the needles while checking their children's Halloween candy.

The exact location the bars were given out is still under investigation and if there are any other incidents with tampered candy the RCMP are strongly encouraging people to report it to help narrow down where this could have taken place.

Calgary police are also investigating after a mother reported small sewing pins found inside mini chocolate bars after trick-or-treating in the city's northwest. An Okotoks parent also reported finding a loose razor blade in their child's bag after collecting candy Monday night.

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What 200 Calories Of Your Favorite Halloween Candy Looks Like
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  • Candy Corn

    Candy Corn 30 pieces = 200 cals At 32 grams of sugar per serving size (about 19 pieces), these aren’t exactly sugar lightweights. But with 0 grams of fat, they aren’t the worst sweet on this list. We won’t stop you from knocking back a few of the sweet bites. They are basically the epitome of Halloween candy, after all.

  • M&M's

    M&M;'s 3 packs = 220 cals More chocolate! With crunchy little candy shells and creamy chocolate inside, it's pretty darn tough to say no to this candy.

  • Twizzlers

    Twizzlers 6 vines = 180 cals When it comes to this sweet licorice, you can enjoy more than one pack of chewy goodness. The vines are low in fat and will keep you chewing for a while.

  • Hershey Milk Chocolate

    Hershey Milk Chocolate 3 pieces = 190 cals The milk chocolate bar doesn't achieve the same stamp of approval as dark chocolate. But like we always say, a little chocolate in moderation definitely ain't bad.

  • Butterfinger

    Butterfinger 4 bars = 180 cals Get your peanut butter fix in crispy form -- "crispety crunchety, peanut-buttery" to be specific -- with this popular bar. Be wary, though, of the 29 grams per serving of empty carbs.

  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

    Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 2.5 cups = 200 cals If you're a fan of the peanut buttery-chocolate combo, you're in luck! You can have two whole cups and then some (another half, to be exact) all before hitting the 200 calorie mark.

  • Skittles

    Skittles 3 packs = 190 cals When it comes to these lil' guys, tasting the rainbow isn't exactly healthy—even if they are fruit flavored. And since you know you won't stop at one, aim for less than 3 bags.

  • Kit Kat 5 sticks = 210 cals Gotta love the delicious sound of breaking off a Kit Kat. The chocolate and wafer bars are light, so you get 5 whole sticks. Score.

  • Tootsie Rolls 8.5 midgees = 195.5 Tooties, we love you. But with corn syrup and hydrogenated oil (basically sugar and fat), try not to untwist too many rolls—they won't keep you full and satisfied in the long run.

  • Sour Patch Kids 3 packs = 195 cals Sour then sweet, these gummies are like a flavor roller coaster for your tongue. But with corn syrup and lots of unnatural coloring, enjoy your 3 packs with care.

  • Snickers 2 1/2 bars = 200 cals Unlike the sugar-based candies, this bar will likely keep you “full” longer thanks to fluffy nougat and protein-packed peanuts. But with 8 total grams of fat and 21 total grams of carbs per serving (two fun size bars), these candy bars aren’t going to be the most guilt-free of the bunch, either.

  • Pay Day 2 bars = 180 cals No need to wait 'til Friday for this kind of pay day. (Ha!) Keep in mind though, while caramel and peanuts make this bar an amazing combo of flavor and textures, they also make 'em a tad high in fat, and will cost you up to a half hour of cardio at the gym.

  • Twix 2.5 bars = 200 cals No need to "pick a side" as the ads say—both indubitably deliver the same doses of sugar. However, thanks to the crunchy biscuits, the bars are more likely to keep you satisfied longer than hard candy alternatives.

  • Crunch 4 bars = 200 cals Say hello to 4 fun size bars for 200 cals. The minis do have 10 total grams of fat per serving, but surprisingly deliver a hit of protein, too.

  • Nerds 4 boxes = 200 cals They may seem cute, little and harmless, but they're pretty much pure sugar. You'll get four full mini containers of the colorful nuggets before you reach our cap, but beware: Thanks to 14 grams of sugar per serving, you may go comatose. (Joking! Kind of.)

  • Starburst 10 pieces = 200 cals Big flavor, tiny package. Unwrap up to ten pieces of the juicy candy before hitting the cap.

  • Jolly Rancher 12 pieces = 200 cals If you’re looking for the most bang for your buck, grab a bag of this hard candy. The good news is that the mini suckers take some time to finish off, so 12 pieces won’t exactly disappear before your eyes.

  • Gobstopper 10 pieces = 200 cals Like most fruity candies, these little balls don't have any fat. Plus, the whole "everlasting" part of their name means you won't plow through them too fast.

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