A 23-year-old woman from New Hampshire, Kelli Tedford, was arrested on February 25 for allegedly contaminating grocery store items with her urine over several years. The Keene Police Department reported that Tedford posted videos online showing the contamination at Monadnock Food Co-Op in Keene.
- New Hampshire woman arrested for urine contamination
- Kelli Tedford posted videos online of incidents
- Contamination occurred at Monadnock Food Co-Op
- Affected products included quinoa and walnuts
- Grocery store incurred $1,500 in losses
- Tedford faces Criminal Mischief felony charge
The investigation began after an anonymous report was filed on February 14 regarding Tedford’s online content. Police stated that multiple videos reviewed by investigators suggest similar incidents may have occurred as far back as 2021. The contaminated items included quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds, and walnuts.
Upon being notified by law enforcement on February 10, Monadnock Food Co-Op took immediate action to remove the affected products from their shelves and sanitized all surfaces. They also reached out to customers who purchased potentially contaminated items between February 10 and February 15.
- Kelli Tedford has been charged with Criminal Mischief as a class B felony.
- The grocery store incurred a financial loss of $1,500 due to destroyed merchandise and cleaning costs.
- Tedford is scheduled for arraignment on April 7 after being released on personal recognizance bail.
No fresh produce or other perishable goods were affected during this incident. The swift response from Monadnock Food Co-Op highlights the importance of food safety protocols in ensuring customer health and safety.
This case emphasizes the serious implications of tampering with food products and underscores ongoing concerns about public health safety in retail environments.
