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Charity Organization in New Zealand Accidentally Distributes Lethal Dose of Drugs in Candies
A charity organization in New Zealand has accidentally distributed candies containing a lethal dose of methamphetamine. This was reported by RTVI, referencing The Guardian.
It has been noted that up to 400 people could have received the tainted candies in food packages. According to the publication, the dosage of the drug in each candy was 300 times above the norm and could have been fatal.
The Malaysian brand Rinda's rock candy was reportedly given to volunteers by mistake, as each piece was valued at around $600, the report states.
At least eight families, including children, tasted the candies, but there were no hospitalizations as the