Vial of blood found in Wabeno child’s Halloween candy
The substance is considered to be a biohazard and is not supposed to leave a medical laboratory setting.
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WABENO, Wis. (WSAW) - The Forest County Sheriff’s Office says a vial of synthetic blood was found in a child’s Halloween candy bag Tuesday, Nov. 2.
According to a press release, the vial was recovered from school staff at Wabeno Elementary. Staff said the vial was found by an 8-year-old child during the Wabeno Elementary School’s Trunk or Treat event.
The vial was identified by markings XN-L Check. According to the manufacturer Sysmex Nordic, it is synthetic blood used to test SN-Series hematology systems. The Sheriff’s Office said the substance is considered to be a biohazard and is not supposed to leave a medical laboratory setting.
Notify your local law enforcement agency if any suspicious vials are found in your child’s Halloween Candy.
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