"Allergies are no joke. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), approximately 8% of children have a food allergy. There are nine common allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, walnuts), soy, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish. To be labelled "allergen-free," a food product can't contain or have been in contact with any of these allergens."
"If you want to have an allergen-free Halloween, start by putting a teal pumpkin outside your door - this signifies that you have safe treats! This initiative was started by the Teal Pumpkin Project to make Halloween a safe night for all. While these suggestions are a good place to start, always check the labels as ingredients, manufacturers, and recipes may have changed! I like to have an option that is allergen-free as well as my favorite candies."
Approximately 8% of children have a food allergy. Nine common allergens include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, walnuts), soy, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish. An allergen-free product cannot contain or have been in contact with any of these allergens. Displaying a teal pumpkin signals that safe, allergen-free treats are available through the Teal Pumpkin Project. Hosts should ask arriving trick-or-treaters if they have allergies, offer at least one allergen-free option alongside favorite candies, and always check ingredient labels because recipes and manufacturers can change. Allergy-free snacks often cost more, so offering simple alternatives or homemade treats can help keep costs reasonable.
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