Seattle pediatrician warns of skin, food allergies on Halloween

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  • Source: KOMO News
  • 10/31/2023
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SEATTLE — Halloween is here, and there are many excited kids across western Washington getting ready to don their costumes and hit the streets for trick-or-treating.

Before you head out the door, take a few minutes to make sure your night is filled with treats and not tricks.

One in 13 kids have food allergies or intolerance, according to The Polyclinic in Seattle.

The Teal Pumpkin Project, which was created by the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization suggests placing a teal-colored pumpkin in front of your door, indicating you have allergy-friendly candy or foods and non-edible treats, like small toys, glow sticks or even Pokémon cards.

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