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To make sure treats are safe for children, follow these simple steps:

*Snacking:

Children shouldn’t snack on treats from their goody bags while they’re out trick-or-treating. Give them a light meal or snack before they head out – don’t send them out on an empty stomach. Urge them to wait until they get home and let you inspect their loot before they eat any of it.

*Safe treats:

Tell children not to accept – and especially not to eat – anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.

*Food Allergies:

If your child has a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Do not allow the child to eat any home-baked goods he or she may have received.

*Choking hazards:

If you have very young children, be sure to remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys.

Please keep a close eye on the smaller children as they have tendencies to run quickly from house to house without looking where they are going. We don't want nor need anyone hurt tonight.

Working hard for a "Safer Alexandria".