Who doesn't love a Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Egg? After what allegedly happened to her Monday afternoon, Beth Perry could be one person. The Masury resident says she bit into this safety pin stuck inside the peanut butter. "I was shocked. Absolutely shocked. And worried, too. When you look at the safety pin, it's bent, it's discolored, it's disformed," Perry said.
Perry contacted both Marc's in Niles, where she bought the candy, as well as Hershey's. "When I talked to Hershey's, they did seem concerned. They are going to send a mailing box to me, to basically overnight it back to them. They called me several times yesterday, so I know they're quite concerned about the result," she said.
A spokesman for Hershey's would not comment on this specific case, but says their products are manufactured under a strict quality and safety program. "That includes metal detectors, visual inspections and a variety of other techniques to ensure products leave the facility in the quality and conditions consumers expect," said spokesman Kirk Saville.
Perry says she isn't looking to sue Hershey's, she is simply worried this could happen to others. "I'm just more concerned that if they bite into it, maybe the safety pin would open up. That could do some damage to your intestines. I don't want anything out of it," said Perry. "I'm not looking for a lawsuit, I'm not looking for money. A reimbursement for the candy lost would be nice. But, aside from that I'm not looking for anything."
Again, Hershey's would not comment specifically on Perry's claims, but Kirk Saville says, "Quality and safety are our top priorities. All of our products are safe to consume."
The candy company encourages anyone with questions to call 1-800-468-1714.
