As Halloween appraches, it is important to remember a few safety tips for both you and your family to ensure you get the most enjoyment out of this Halloween!
- Choose a reflective or light up costume or candy bag to be seen.
- Opt for vibrantly colored makeup, rather than a vision restricting mask.
- Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home.
- Eat a snack before heading out to avoid the temptation of nibbling on a treat before it has been inspected.
- In case of a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Tell children not to accept — or eat — anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
- Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys from the Halloween bags.
- 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.
- When in doubt, throw it out!
Remember Be Safe & Be Seen and to check your childrens candy, just as your parents checked yours!
For more helpful tips, please visit FDA.gov for more consumer tips and tricks for you and your family!
