FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN. Halloween is a time of fun for children. a few simple food tips for parents to ensure that their TIPS FOR PARENTS …

FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN

Halloween is a time of fun for children The US Food and Drug
Administration and the North Carolina Food Safety Education Coalition are
providing a few simple food tips for parents to ensure that their
childrens holiday is a safe and healthy one, too

TIPS FOR PARENTS
Children shouldnt snack while theyre out trick-or-treating,
before parents have a chance to inspect the goodies To help
prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal
before they go–dont send them out on an empty stomach

Tell children not to accept–and, especially, not to eat–anything
that isnt commercially wrapped

When children bring their treats home, discard any homemade candy
or baked goods Parents of young children should also remove any
choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, small toys or
candies in small cups or containers Anything 175 inches or less
can pose a choking hazard to children 3 and under

Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly, inspect it for holes, including
small punctures, and
cut it open before allowing children to eat
it

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

If juice or cider is served to children at Halloween parties, make
sure it is pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy harmful
bacteria Juice or cider that has not been treated will say so on
the label

Source:aascu.org