The criminal behaviour of those who would threaten the safety of kids at Halloween is hard to fathom but in the neighborhood northwest of St. Clair Ave W. and Caledonia Road someone was handing out dishwashing pods as candy treats. Children trick-or-treating with their parents in the Prescott Avenue, Blackthorn Avenue and Rockwell Avenue areas found the pods on getting home. As is known, the pods can be harmful if ingested, especially to children. If swallowed, detergent in even small amounts can be caustic and cause burns to the mouth, throat and airways.
