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Article: Halloween Safety Tips
TIPS FOR PARENTS ABOUT TREATS
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Children shouldn't snack while they're 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--don't send them out on an empty stomach.
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Tell children not to accept--and, especially, not to
eat--anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
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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 or
small toys.
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Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly, inspect it for holes, including
small punctures, and cut it open before allowing children to eat
it.
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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.
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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.
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