Needles found in food at Ontario supermarket

Needles discovered in fruit and meat products at a supermarket in southwestern Ontario forced it to close temporarily while store staff searched for signs of further tampering.

The Food Basics store in Listowel, Ont., about 160 km northwest of Toronto, was shut after needles were found on Thursday.

Ontario Provincial Police in Perth said employees at the store were still inspecting all food products Friday to ensure everything was safe for purchase.

Inspectors with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency were also expected to be on hand. (read more)