Teal Pumpkins Indicate Food Allergy Awareness This Halloween
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Of all the bizarre things kids and adults might see on Halloween are pumpkins painted the color of teal on people’s stoops.
If that’s the case, the little ones expecting candy might be disappointed because it means that home is participating in “The Teal Pumpkin Project,” meaning no sweet treats.
The project is described by a group calling itself Food Allergy Research and Education as promoting “safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies — and to keep Halloween a fun, positive experience for all.”
While it’s certainly a very serious issue, the group isn’t out to ruin a festive occasion.
Rather than hand out candy, FARE recommends that parents offer other fun stuff, including stickers, glow sticks or other knick-knacks that commemorate Halloween.
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