Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday for kids.
For one, the risk of exposure to food allergens is high, from accidental ingestion tocross-contamination.
For parents of food-allergic kids, Halloween can be a complete and stress-filled nightmare.
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One way to make managing candy easier is to know which candy contains what ingredients.
This article includes a listing of the most popular Halloween candy, along with their food allergen content.
Youll find both an ingredient list and an allergen summary indicating thecommon 9 food allergens.
Food manufacturers are required to reformulate their products containing Red 3 by January 2027.
Red 3 has not been shown to cause cancer in humans or in animals other than rats.
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