Toronto Police Service issue public safety alert for food product tampering

The following was transmitted by the Toronto Police Service to the news media on May 31, 2010.

The CFIA continues to work with the Toronto Police Service on this investigation.

Related alerts: 2010-06-02 | 2010-06-01

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Public Safety Alert, Product tampering

Broadcast time: 18:20
Monday, May 31, 2010

11 Division
416−808−1100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of three cases involving food tampering.

It is reported that:

• since May 2010, police have been investigating three separate food tampering cases involving Piller's Polish Sausage,
• customers, after purchasing the item, located a needle embedded in a sausage,
• two packages were purchased at the No Frills store at 372 Pacific Avenue and one at 2187 Bloor Street West.

The public is requested to check the packaging of all food products thoroughly for signs of tampering.

If you have reason to suspect that a meat product has been tampered with, you are requested to retain the product, packaging and any receipt. You are also requested to contact your local police.

Members of the public with concerns about food safety may contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800−442−2342.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416−222−TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Constable Tony Vella, Public Information, for Detective Sergeant Niels Sondergaard, 11
Division

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