Stanley Mission man accused of creating food scare

A 48-year-old man from Stanley Mission is facing charges, in connection to  a story that has left a bad taste in peoples’ mouths.

Morton Cook is accused of telling staff at a grocery store in La Ronge that someone used a needle to contaminate the food with HIV. 
 
The police investigation revealed the story was unfounded.
 
Cook will appear in court on Thursday, charged with public mischief, and obstructing a police officer.

The Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region was contacted as a precaution.

Medical Health Officer James Irvine said there is very little risk of transmitting HIV by eating food, because HIV is a blood-borne virus.