Have a Safe Halloween Celebration

Keeping Kids Safe

• make sure children can walk easily in costumes
• be careful of flowing costumes that could catch fire if they come in contact with a glowing pumpkin
• avoid masks, use face paint instead
• accompany children on their rounds
• stay on the road and sidewalks to avoid an unwanted fall, doggie doo-doo, etc.
• only approach homes that have "left the light on"
• don't eat any candy until you get home
• don't eat unwrapped candy, candy that is discolored or has tears in the wrappers or has been hand wrapped
• remove small items that could pose a choking hazard from small children
• feed your children before trick-or-treating so they won't be tempted to snack on their loot
• have kids brush their teeth after consuming Halloween candy

Throwing a party

• Keep food refrigerated until serving time
• throw food away that has been out of the refrigerator for 2 hours or more
• don't serve raw cookie dough or cake batter
• if bobbing for apples, wash the apples before consuming
• make sure apple cider has been pasteurized to remove bacteria