Joel Best, the sociologist famous for debunking the myth that your children might receive Halloween candy impregnated with poison and razor blades, wishes you a “Happy Halloween” and nothing but the Best candy:
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Bill R — October 31, 2014
In the 60s we were worried about razor blades in the apples. Does anyone actually give out apples anymore? We don't...
E. Dimples — November 1, 2014
http://www.wkbw.com/news/Buffalo-Police-advise-parents-to-check-all-candy-tonight-281126992.html
But this year, something awful did happen. Someone heated up suckers and rolled them in glass in Buffalo. I'm not giving up checking candy because most likely nothing will happen.