For instance, if you do decide to give out candy in addition to giving out non-food treats for those who may have food allergies, maybe keep the items separated in different bowls or containers.įor more information about food allergies, visit FARE’s website. RELATED: Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate Can you still give out candy if you display a teal pumpkin? Teal Pumpkin Halloween Trick or Treat Bucket 8.5 in (1 Pack)-Official Teal Pumpkin Project Allergy-Friendly Candy Pale Accessory and Party Decoration Supplies, Haunted House Plastic Bowl w Handle. suffer from some sort of food allergy, according to FARE, and this includes adults and children.

'Many popular Halloween candies contain nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat, which are some of the most common allergens in children and adults,' according to FARE.Īpproximately 32 million people in the U.S. These allergens include milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and crustacean shellfish, FARE said. While there have been more than 170 types of foods reported to cause an allergic reaction, there are eight major food allergens that cause most of the serious reactions in the United States. The allergic reaction is a result of an immune response that is triggered reproducibly upon exposure to a certain food, according to FARE. What are food allergies and who has them?Ī food allergy happens when a person eats a certain food containing ingredients that result in adverse health effects such as an allergic reaction. In fact, 1 in 13 children suffer from a food allergy, FARE said on its website.

'We want to encourage inclusion for children with food allergies and other dietary restrictions during an activity that is primarily food-focused.'įood allergies are a growing public health issue, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). This is a great opportunity to educate and open communication about this important cause,' writes on its website. 'We want to raise awareness of the severity of food allergies and show our support to families of children with food allergies by painting a pumpkin teal in recognition. Teal pumpkins were inspired by a local awareness activity run by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET). FILE - A teal pumpkin Halloween bucket with non-food treats inside for those with food allergies.

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