New Zealand Charity Apologizes for Meth-Laced Candies
A New Zealand charity apologized after distributing candies laced with methamphetamine, leading to medical issues for three people.
On August 14, 2024, a New Zealand charity issued an apology after candies that have been distributed by the charity were found to contain methamphetamine. The sweets described by recipients as tasting disgusting led to reports of at least three people needing medical help with the effects. There has been no name assigned to the charity, but in their apology, they expressed tremendous grief over the incident. The charity also stated that they were unaware that the sweets were contaminated with methamphetamine and only knew when the three parties reported to have consumed the gummy treats.
Additionally, the organization has put measures to guarantee that the error is not repeated. The Health Ministry and Food Safety are now in search of relevant information regarding how the banned substance was inside the sweets through supplies and internal controls of the charity. The initial progress of the research has caused a lot of worry about how charities goods are handled and even the legality of the distributions in New Zealand.
