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State police: Teen put needles in grocery items

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating incidents of food tampering at the Giant in Lower Macungie Township.

On Wednesday, troopers from PSP Fogelsville were dispatched to the Giant located at 7150 Hamilton Boulevard, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County for the report of food tampering. Upon investigation, it was determined an employee had put sewing needles into grocery items, which were purchased and returned by customers. Further investigation has revealed the items that have been affected are bagged vegetables and individual Tastykake packaging.

Troopers are recommending customers who have purchased grocery items from this store between Thursday, April 13, and Wednesday, April 19, check the purchased items for any tampering.

A juvenile suspect has been identified and charges are forthcoming.

Anyone who may have information in regard to this incident is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit at 610 395-438.

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.