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Halloween Food Safety Tips
Monday, October 27, 2008
Halloween is a fun time for children. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind parents and caregivers of important safety tips so that Halloween remains a pleasant experience for everyone.
Before trick-or-treating
Children should be reminded not to eat anything while they're out trick-or-treating before an adult has a chance to inspect the goodies. To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light dinner before they go. Don't send them out on an empty stomach.
The excitement of Halloween can make children forget some of the safety rules they have learned. Parents or caregivers should remind them not to accept and, especially, not to eat anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
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