CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local woman says she found a hypodermic needle in the bottom of her food bag after visiting a local fast-food establishment in Chillicothe.
Reports say it happened Saturday evening.
According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers were contacted by the woman who stated she had purchased food at the White Castle on North Bridge in Chillicothe. She went on to tell officers that after looking inside her bag she discovered a sealed package containing a hypodermic needle.
Officers said the needle was seized and later disposed of it, and the restaurant’s management was contacted. An investigation into the incident was launched.
A spokesperson for White Castle said no wrongdoing was found by their employees and released a statement.
“Customer health and safety are of the utmost importance at White Castle. We have been working closely with local police regarding this incident and welcomed them to the restaurant for further investigation,” White Castle released in a statement. “The police also reviewed all surveillance footage of food prep and packaging including the order in question. At this time, there is no evidence that anything out of the ordinary took place during the food preparation process or with the packaging for carry-out prior to leaving the restaurant. We will continue to cooperate with local authorities and support their efforts in every way we can.“
This story was updated to include a statement from White Castle.
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