Woman arrested after urinating on food at store, prompting a recall, authorities say
KEENE, N.H. (WCAX/Gray News) - A New Hampshire woman was arrested after police said food at a store was contaminated with urine.
According to investigators, 23-year-old Kelli Tedford tainted produce at the Monadnock Food Co-op with her urine.
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Keene Police said Tedford recorded herself performing the act multiple times and even posted the videos online.
The co-op lost $1,500 in merchandise and cleaning costs, and issued a recall for contaminated items bought from their bulk department between Feb. 10 and Fb. 15, including:
- Organic Red Quinoa PLU 364
- Organic White Quinoa PLU 301
- Organic Tri-Color Quinoa PLU 312
- Organic Cornmeal PLU 308
- Organic Polenta PLU 310
- Organic Coconut Shreds PLU 403
- Raw Walnuts PLU 160
Anyone who may have purchased any of these products can reach out to the store for information on refunds.
Tedford was arrested Friday and charged with criminal mischief. She’s due in court in April.
Police said it appears that this was not the first time she has contaminated items or surfaces with urine.
They said they found videos dating back to 2021 and believe similar incidents have occurred in Keene and surrounding communities.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious incidents involving Tedford or who purchased possibly contaminated items is asked to contact Keene Police Det. Don Lundin at 603-357-9813.
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