There was a nationwide crisis in 2018 after strawberries grown in Queensland and Western Australia were found to be contaminated with sewing needles. There was a nationwide crisis in 2018 after strawberries grown in Queensland and Western Australia were found to be contaminated with sewing needles. Credit: News LimitedA customer in Victoria claims they found a needle in mince meat bought from Aldi, prompting police to launch an investigation. Camera Icon There was a nationwide crisis in 2018 after strawberries grown in Queensland and Western Australia were found to be contaminated with sewing needles. Credit: News LimitedIn 2018, there was a nationwide food crisis after strawberries grown in Queensland and Western Australia were found to be contaminated with sewing needles.