Halloween is full of fun costumes and candy, but it can also bring extra challenges for families managing food allergies. With some planning, your child can enjoy a safe and exciting night of trick-or-treating!
Top Safety Tips
- Carry Epinephrine
Always have your child’s epinephrine auto-injector or nasal device while out trick-or-treating. - Wait Before Eating
Check all treats at home before eating, no snacking on the go! - Read Every Label
Fun-size candies can have different ingredients or be made in shared facilities. - Avoid Cross-Contact
Don’t share treats or eat from open bowls. - Trade or Swap
Have safe candy or non-food treats at home for trade-ins. - Watch for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Houses with a teal pumpkin offer non-food treats so all kids can join the fun! - Plan a Safe Route
Visit trusted neighbors or homes that display teal pumpkins. - Stay Allergy-Aware
Costumes and masks can hide triggers; check materials ahead of time.
Reference: foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/teal-pumpkin-project
Before Halloween
- Review your child’s food allergy emergency plan
- Check that all medications are up-to-date
- Call us for an updated action plan or a refill before trick-or-treating!
How We Can Help
At Asthma and Allergy Associates, we’re here to support your family beyond avoidance alone.
We offer:
- SLIT (Sublingual Immunotherapy) and OIT (Oral Immunotherapy) for food allergy desensitization
- Xolair (Omalizumab) for eligible patients with food allergies
- Clinical Research Trials for new treatments such as EPIT (epicutaneous immunotherapy) and Remibrutinib are exciting advances aimed at preventing allergic reactions.
Contact us to schedule a check-in or learn about advanced food-allergy treatment options.
The doctors and team at Asthma and Allergy Associates are here to help you keep every celebration safe. With the proper precautions, your family can enjoy a fun, inclusive, and worry-free Halloween.
Have a Safe and Spooktacular Halloween!