Tips on the safe way to trick or treat this Halloween

With Halloween approaching, there’s no time like the present to advise young trick-or-treaters about how to stay safe. Article content

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— Don’t eat any candy until it has been inspected at home, for any potential hazards (razor blades or pins, rare but it can happen) and allergens (nuts etc.) Maybe eat a lot before to avoid the temptation of snacking on an uninspected treat.

— Don’t accept, or eat treats that aren’t commercially wrapped like home baked goods which should be avoided along with any commercially-wrapped candies with open wrappers, pinholes or tears.

— Beware of choking by making sure kids do not snack on treats when they are talking, running or playing.

— Once home, have adults check candy ingredients for potential allergens.