Halloween is around the corner, and while kids are busy choosing their costumes, parents of children with food allergies might be feeling some real fear. Most popular Halloween candies contain six of the top nine allergens, including wheat, milk, soy, egg, tree nuts, and peanuts. But don’t let the scares stop the fun—here’s how to keep Halloween allergy-friendly and safe!
- Check labels. Individually wrapped candies can be processed differently from their full-sized versions, so always double-check the ingredients. Look for allergens clearly listed in parentheses (like “whey (milk)”). If there’s no label, you can check the candy’s info online.
- When in doubt, throw it out! If a treat is homemade or missing an ingredient label, it's better to be safe than sorry. Not all packaging will include warnings like “may contain,” so if you’re unsure, it’s best to toss it.
- Teach your kids what to look for in their candy haul. Give them a safe candy list or let them trade for non-food treats. If their school is hosting Halloween parties, chat with the teacher to bring allergy-friendly or non-food options.
- Stock up on allergy-friendly treats! Grab That’s it. Minis, Fun Size, and Crunchables to keep trick-or-treaters happy without the worry!
- Non-food treats for the win! Glow sticks, stickers, spider rings, and more make Halloween fun without the food risks. Get creative with non-candy goodies that everyone can enjoy!
- Join the Teal Pumpkin Project! As a proud partner of FARE and a founding member of the FARE PACT Alliance, That’s it. is committed to making Halloween safe for kids with food allergies. Display a teal pumpkin to show you’ve got non-food treats for trick-or-treaters. This is a high-priority community for us, and we’re proud to support safe and fun Halloween celebrations!
Keep the spooky fun going while protecting your little ghouls from allergy scares this Halloween! 🎃👻
