Case in point, several of the 8 most common foods & food groups that can cause serious reactions are found in Halloween candy. Dealing with food allergies can mean disruption to daily life and changing the way you celebrate holidays (so many are focused on food!). Allergies to food have doubled each of the last decades making this a serious and every-school, every-neighborhood issue.
In context, that's two children in every US classroom. It's estimated that more than 30 million Americans (6 million of them children) are affected by food allergies. To learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project and how you can help make Halloween a safer celebration for families of kids with allergies (or you need tips for your own kids with food allergies on Halloween, keep reading.įood allergies are a serious subject and have changed dramatically over the last 30 years. I'm a pediatrician and mom to two boys and our family loves participating in this project every year. They're making it a point to include kids with food allergies in on the trick-or-treating fun during this candy-filled holiday. If you see a house with a teal pumpkin in front of it when you're out with your kids this Halloween, give that homeowner a high-five. Making all children feel safe and included is a goal we all have.
It keeps Halloween a fun, positive experience for all! I gotta admit, when we started sharing teal pumpkin "treats" at our home we realized they were far better than the candy we had offered previously! This worldwide movement offers an alternative for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option. The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies. "We are thrilled to see so many people embracing the Teal Pumpkin Project as a way to ensure kids with food allergies can enjoy a safe, fun Halloween experience just like their friends," Veronica LaFemina, spokeswoman for the organization, told CNN.Halloween can be a trickier time for families managing food allergies many traditional Halloween treats aren't safe for children with life-threatening food allergies to things like peanuts or tree nuts. The concept has already amassed a strong following over the last year, with popularity on social media continually growing. This way parents will know where to go for safe, ghoulish goodies.įamilies who wish to support the cause can visit FARE's website for printable fliers to help spread the word and find more ideas for fun, non-food treats. The project encourages those who have "non-food treats" such as small toys, crayons, and stickers, to place a teal-painted pumpkin on their porch or stoop. The Teal Pumpkin Project, which launched in 2014 via a blog and Facebook page, is designed to encourage inclusiveness on Halloween by highlighting houses that celebrate in allergy-friendly ways. So, for the third consecutive year, the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) group is raising awareness and simultaneously making Halloween extra exciting for children with food allergies. Trick-or-treating can be a dicey affair for kids with serious allergies who are unable to eat food items commonly found in popular candies-like milk, nuts, eggs, and soy.
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