Contaminated strawberries, Queensland – update 1

Police are making inquiries into a suspected copycat incident as part of the investigation into the contamination of strawberries in Queensland.
The suspected copycat incident, reported at a supermarket in Gatton, involves the discovery of a thin metal object in a punnet of strawberries.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Terry Lawrence said this appeared to be a copycat incident, but police would always keep an open mind.
Police have released a photo in relation to the suspected copycat incident and continue to investigate it.
Investigators have also now confirmed a fourth contamination incident as having occurred in a punnet of strawberries.
The contaminated strawberries were identified by a customer in Gladstone.
Of the four confirmed incidents, two each are in Queensland and Victoria.
Inquiries to date indicate the contamination affects two brands of strawberries – “Berry Obsession” and “Berry Licious”.
It is understood the brands are sold in stores in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital

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