KEENE, N.H. — A 23-year-old “content creator” filmed herself urinating on products at a New Hampshire grocery store and posted the “disturbing” videos online, prompting a food recall, authorities said.
Kelli Tedford, of Keene, is facing a felony charge of criminal mischief in connection with an alleged incident at Monadnock Food Co-Op at 34 Cypress Street in Keene, according to the Keene Police Department.
Police said they learned that Tedford had recorded herself “contaminating” items at the store “with her urine” after receiving a report from an anonymous person on Valentine’s Day.
The business, with the help of police and the town health department, then rushed to remove the affected products from store shelves and issued a recall for three types of quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds, and raw walnuts.
“Upon notification from law enforcement, we immediately reviewed store video, identified affected products, removed them from our shelves, and sanitized all surfaces,” the store wrote in the recall notice. “No fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods or refrigerated products were affected.”
The Monadnock Food Co-Op said it sustained a financial loss of over $1,500 in destroyed merchandise and cleaning costs.
An investigation into the suspect’s history of content creation revealed that “it appears likely” similar incidents occurred in Keene and surrounding communities “where Tedford contaminated items and/or surfaces with urine.”
Police noted that several of Tedford’s videos appear to be recorded as early as 2021 and that additional charges could be filed against her.
Tedford was released on personal recognizance. She is due in court for arraignment in April.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious incidents involving Tedford or purchased a contaminated item is urged to contact Keene police detective Don Lundin at 603-357-9813.
