In a series of unsettling incidents, residents of Pennsylvania have reported finding cryptic notes inside sealed food packages, sparking widespread concern and prompting an investigation.
The notes, discovered in everyday grocery items such as Lucky Charms cereal, Lindt Chocolate, and Chai tea, contain references to JFK, terror-riots, SS, and the Lord of the Rings.
Joe Miller, a resident of Sugarloaf Township, was taken aback when he discovered a note with secret society messages in a box of Lucky Charm's S'mores cereal he purchased last week. "It just bothers me. The note really - it's the note that really bothers me. These notes are found inside food like kids' food," Miller expressed to WBRE. He promptly reported the incident to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local news outlets.
The mysterious notes, found in products purchased from various stores across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the state, have caused more than a dozen people to voice their concerns. Two local congressmen have pledged to investigate the matter. The notes appear to be a jumble of words referencing current events and conspiracy theories.
Miller, who bought the cereal from a Luzerne County grocery store, recounted his experience to WBRE, "I opened up the box I poured it out in my bowl and out came this paper that was all folded up just like this." He added, "Oh, I was devastated. I mean I didn't even want to eat the cereal, although, I still have the box here. Probably not going to eat it. I don't know what's inside the cereal or if this note laced with anything."
Another resident from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, reported finding a similar cryptic note in a sealed box of Chai tea. "It's kind of disturbing that this could happen in sealed-up bags. Things like this it's a little unnerving to me," Chris said.
Other residents have taken to social media to share their experiences. One individual told WBRE on Facebook, "I found one several months ago and just last month in Lindt dark chocolate. They were purchased from different retailers. Tried to research but came up with nothing."
The news station chose not to disclose the name of the store where the cereal was bought or the specific contents of the note. However, images of similar messages have been circulating on social media for months, with multiple users sharing their discoveries in food packages.
One note read, "SECRET societies' (SS) ties to terro'm'/mass shoot'gsgo unreport'd. JFK/Lincoln/Wilson warn'd of SS. A secret sign/symb. Sys unites SS. Their symbs tie to Saturn, Lord o/t Rings/Time." The Reddit user who shared the image commented, "Opened my girlfriend's cereal and found this super weird Secret Society message? It's like half nonsense sounding but still pretty strange."
The post has sparked a flurry of reactions, including one person who decided to collect posts that show the cryptic messages in food boxes. "Ooh, there's another note!" the person wrote in comments. "There's a mystery dude going around placing these in random places. I think ima start collecting posts that show this type of stuff."
Congressman Dan Meuser stated, "Were definitely going to stay on top of this. If its concerning to our constituents which it clearly is, its concerning to us. So, we are going to stay in touch with our contacts at the FBI and the FDA. Everything that we can find out that we can legally share, we will."
Congressman Matt Cartwright referred to the note as "a weird joke". He added that there has been no indication of people falling ill after consuming products where notes have been found, but does not want to take chances. "We want to find out who is doing this. It's obviously somebody's idea of a weird joke. But you don't want it to get any further than that."
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged the incidents. A spokesperson stated, "The FDA is aware of the situation. The agency evaluates product defects and other complaints that it receives. Consumers who have recently purchased items that they suspect have been tampered with should not use the product and should return it to the retail outlet."
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