Authorities in southeastern Texas are warning community members to check candy thrown during a high school homecoming parade after three families reported finding sewing pins inside the sweets.

The candy was distributed on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Santa Fe High School Homecoming Parade, the Santa Fe Police Department said on social media. The department added that officers went to at least three different homes in the area and confirmed reports of sewing pins in the candy.

At least one of the candies was identified as a Kit Kat bar by the family that found it. Todd Scott, senior manager of communications at the Hershey Company, told USA TODAY that Hershey products are made under a strict quality and safety program, including metal detectors and visual inspections.

"Once our product

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