Inspection steps: dump out and lay flat → throw away any with broken packaging or unknown origins → bag separately anything containing nuts or alcohol → leave hard candies and gum for older kids. Younger kids get gummies or cookies first.
Safety Guidelines
How to check the candy from trick-or-treating
Sort through the candy with three rules in mind: intact packaging, clear source, and age-appropriate. Set aside anything damaged, homemade, or a choking hazard.
Key points
PointThrow away anything damaged or from unknown sources.
PointSeparate items with nuts or alcohol into their own bags.
PointSave hard candies and gum for older kids.
FAQ
Can you eat while walking?
Not recommended. It's dark and slippery, and easy to choke.