A new year, a new fruit needle scare — this time in a bag of grapes.

The discovery of spiked grapes has prompted a Victoria Police investigation.

It was reported by a couple from Craigieburn, in Melbourne’s north, who said they found two small needles in their bag of seedless grapes.

Skender Hasa and his partner Shams Alsubaiy told 9 News Melbourne they were shocked by the find.

Ms Alsubaiy said she pricked her finger when she reached in to the bag to grab a grape on Tuesday night.

“I thank God I didn’t eat them. I’m pregnant and I don’t want anything to happen,” she said.

Mr Hasa said when he cut the grape open there was a needle stuck through it.

It was one of two in grapes in the bag, he said.

He said he bought the seedless fruit about 3.30pm on Tuesday from Woolworths at Craigieburn Plaza.

Woolworths said it was working with authorities to investigate the matter.

It follows the strawberry scandal that spread across Australia last year.

Police said it was aware of the latest report of contaminated grapes.

“All contamination reports referred to police will be investigated thoroughly, with the safety and wellbeing of the public at the forefront of our minds,” police said in a statement.

People were urged to report any similar cases of fruit contamination to their local council or police.

It came with a warning that anyone found contaminating food products can be charged with a serious indictable offence with penalties of up to 10 years in jail.