According to local media reports, a disturbing incident occurred at Pitholmsskolan in Piteå where needles were discovered in school food. The incident reportedly took place during lunch service last week when a middle school student and a staff member independently found what are described as 'kartnålar' (map pins) on their plates.
School principal Irja Wallmark, responsible for grades 4-6 at Pitholmsskolan, stated: 'We take this very seriously, but are glad that the needles were discovered in time and no one was injured.' The school has filed a police report regarding the incident.
We take this very seriously, but are glad that the needles were discovered in time and no one was injured.
Parents of students at the school were informed about the situation on Monday, March 30, 2026. The food service provider Måltidsservice is reportedly involved in the investigation, though specific details about their role or any potential safety measures implemented were not provided in the available reports.
Both Piteå-Tidningen and Norrländska Socialdemokraten reported the incident on March 30, 2026, with consistent details about the discovery and the school's response. No injuries were reported from the incident.