Needle found in Romaine lettuce sold at Toronto store

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a food tampering investigation.

It is reported that:

– on Thursday, June 9, 2011, a package of "Andy Boy" Romaine lettuce hearts, two in a package, was purchased from a grocery store, either in the Midland Avenue/Lawrence Avenue West area or Lawrence Avenue East/Birchmount Road area

– a two-inch sewing needle was found pierced into the spine of the lettuce,

– the packaging was clear with pink lettering.

Further investigation has revealed that the lettuce was purchased from the No Frills store, in the Golden Mile Plaza, 1880 Eglinton Avenue East.

Police advise the public to use caution and check any pre-packaged lettuce for foreign objects.