Food & Allergy SafetyNo. 6107 · The 2026 edition
Navigating Food Allergies During Halloween Is Less Frightening With These Safety Tips
Keep Halloween fun and safe for everyone with allergy-friendly tips.
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Learn how to handle food allergies with smart strategies for trick-or-treating, candy swaps, and inclusive treats.
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Learn how to handle food allergies with smart strategies for trick-or-treating, candy swaps, and inclusive treats.
Tips
- Talk to your child about the plan for Halloween festivities and communicate with neighborhood families.
- Talk to teachers and school staff to ensure inclusive celebrations with allergy-friendly treats or non-food alternatives.
- Map out a trick-or-treat route that includes houses known to offer safe treats; use the Teal Pumpkin Project map.
- Consider community trunk-or-treat events that can be allergy-friendly or offer non-food items.
- Have a plan for accidental exposures: don't consume candy while trick-or-treating, bring an EpiPen if prescribed.
- Set up a trade-in system for non-approved candy so the child still gets safe goodies.
- Don't rely on labels; check ingredients carefully and consider certified allergen-free treats.
