Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering

The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.

There are reports a woman from Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador found something in a potato she was eating.

"This particular report is for what appears to be a pin from a watch strap, which is quite different from the nails and needles that the RCMP have been investigating since the fall," board assistant general manager Brenda Simmons wrote to CBC News in an email.

Since last October, metal objects have been found in bags of potatoes in all four Atlantic provinces. In May alone, there were seven reports of tampered potatoes across the region. Frozen potato producer Cavendish Farms also reported needles on its production line in New Annan, P.E.I.

Sgt. Leanne Butler says RCMP will examine the pin to see if the incident will become part of their tampering investigation