BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating after a person reported that the Flinstone Chewable tablets they bought at a Target in Boston actually contained various other pills and tablets.
The concerned citizen called Boston police on Wednesday to tell them that they bought the container of tablets at the Target on Allstate Road in Dorchester and when she got home she found the bottle contained “various other pills and tablets,” according to police.
“The victim stated she noticed that the packaging looked as though it may have been tampered with, and when she opened the bottle, she discovered that the protective seal had been broken,” police wrote. “The victim looked into the bottle and saw that it actually contained multiple pills and capsules of various sizes and colors.”
Target was contacted, and all of the remaining Flintstone Tablets were removed from the aisle.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the large retailer said, “Target is committed to providing high-quality and safe products to our guests. We were alerted to this situation by the Boston Police Department and have provided them with information and videos to help with their investigation. We’re also removing all related products from the store today so we can inspect them and ensure this is an isolated issue.”
Parents said they are concerned something like this could happen.
“I’m just really glad she discovered it before you know she gave it to the children.” Sarita Raine said.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information relative to the above incident is asked to contact BPD District C-6 (South Boston) Detectives at (617) 343-4742.
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