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Inhalation OctOber 2018 27 different ingredients than their full-size counterparts. Make no assumptions. Read all labels carefully. • A candy that has been safe for your child in the past may now have different ingredients. Read the label every time. • Keep the emphasis on fun, rather than candy. Resources • www.foodallergy.org/educa tion-awareness/teal-pumpkin- project • http://foodallergycanada.ca/ teal-pumpkin-project References Content for this article was based on and excerpted from: • www.foodallergy.org/educa t i o n - a w a r e n e s s / t e a l - p u m p kin-project. • http://foodallergycanada.ca/ teal-pumpkin-project • "Why teal pumpkins are appear- ing in Manchester again this Halloween." Manchester Eve- ning News. October 18, 2017. www.manchestereveningnews. co.uk/news/greater-manches ter-news/teal-pumpkins-hallow een-manchester-2017-1377 4221 (accessed September 4, 2018). 3. Add your home or street to the Teal Pumpkin Project map FARE offers a Teal Pumpkin Proj- ect map that allows participants to provide their home address, street or neighborhood. Adding your household to the map shows your support and allows you to connect with other families in your area who are participating. 4. Giving out candy and/or non-food treats Some children may not feel com- fortable explaining they have a food allergy. But there are simple ways to put everyone at ease. You can ask if children if they have a food allergy or offer each visitor their choice of candy or a non-food treat. e FARE website also has signs to help you, including one that says, "You Pick: Candy or Prize." Safety tips for families FARE recommends that families managing food allergies consider the following safety tips: • Enforce a "no eating while trick-or-treating" rule so you have time to review all food labels. • Avoid candy and treats that do not have ingredients labels. • Always have an epinephrine auto-injector available, if prescribed. • Miniature, fun-size or bite-size versions of candy may contain kin-painting kits, some with a por- tion of their proceeds donated to support FARE. How to participate e Teal Pumpkin Project provides free resources and describes simple steps for participating: 1. Purchase non-food treats Available at dollar stores, party supply stores, general retailers or online, items can be purchased at low cost, sometimes in bulk, and are often available in Halloween themes or colors. Glow bracelets or necklaces are an example and may be appreciated by parents because they can help make children more visible after nightfall. Other non- food items can be used at home or school long after candy has run out or expired. Examples are: • Pencils, pens, crayons or markers • Tiny coloring and puzzle books or stickers • Novelty toys or finger puppets Be aware: Some non-food items may contain food allergens so check labels carefully. For exam- ple, certain brands of moldable clay include wheat. Choose latex- free items to protect children who have latex allergies. If you provide both types of treats, keep candy and non-food items in separate containers. 2. Display a teal pumpkin Teal pumpkins can be purchased, as can kits for painting pumpkins a teal color. Some companies sell gar- den flags that announce non-food treats are available. Or download and print signs from FARE's Teal Pumpkin Project website in the "free resources" section. Signs are available in English, Spanish and French. e website also offers items such as coloring sheets, games and a guide for teaching children about e Teal Pumpkin Project. Back Page continued from page 28

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