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Halloween is Here, and It's Easier Than Ever to be Food-Allergy Friendly!

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Halloween is just around the corner! I went to the grocery store to pick up candy, and was pleased to find that there are plenty of allergy-friendly options available, both in terms of candy and non-edible treats. Here's what I picked up: 1. Smarties. Link to their Allergen info:  http://www.smarties.com/allergen/ 2. Sweet Tarts. (Wonka candies labels its products for inclusion or possible cross-contamination of the 8 major allergens- check your bag to make sure it's safe) 3. Nerds. (Wonka candies labels its products for inclusion or possible cross-contamination of the 8 major allergens- check your bag to make sure it's safe.) 4. Pencils. Yay for Target! 5. Stickers. Again, yay for Target! 6. Halloween-themed silly bands. Did I mention that I love Target? I keep the candy and the non-edibles in separate bins, and let the kids/parents choose. This year, my practice is having a Halloween candy "Buy-Back". So, I'll include the following note by the d