@browneyedgurl801: Sioux County Sheriff's Office Warns Parents After Screws, Tacks Found in Halloween Candy BOYDEN, Iowa — The Sioux County Sheriff's Office is warning families to carefully inspect Halloween candy after receiving reports of foreign objects discovered inside candy in the Boyden area. According to the sheriff's office, the objects included screws, tacks and nuts. Authorities said the candy packaging appeared to be sealed, raising concerns that the objects may not have been immediately noticeable. The original source of the candy has not been determined. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the discovery. The sheriff's office is encouraging parents and guardians to thoroughly examine their children's Halloween candy before allowing them to eat it. Parents should pay particular attention to packaging that appears damaged, unusual or potentially tampered with. Any candy containing suspicious objects should not be consumed. Authorities have not identified where the affected candy originated or whether additional candy may be involved. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux County Sheriff's Office. TSN will provide additional information if it becomes available from law enforcement. Picture: Sioux County Sheriff's Office page comments BY TSN November 1, 2026 [email protected] Questions about this article? Email us at [email protected].