Starting on October 1, families looking to join in the Teal Pumpkin Project can find participating CVS store locations on FARE’s interactive neighborhood map, which also features homes and events across the U.S. Select items are also available for purchase on CVS.com. “The number of children with food allergies has risen dramatically over the past 20 years, and our Teal Pumpkin Project will be amplified this year through the CVS® initiative to help parents and caregivers identify safe treats and reach even more children by making it easier to find these options at select store locations.”ĬVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health® and a trusted health partner to communities across America, will simplify Halloween shopping for families with food allergy concerns by offering nearly 50 convenient and affordable food-allergy safe items available in 4,500 stores, with many under $5. “Many typical Halloween sweets aren’t safe for children with food allergies and contain top food allergens such as nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat and sesame,” says Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of FARE. Anyone can participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project by placing a teal-colored pumpkin on their doorstep to signal that, in addition to candy, non-food goodies and food allergy-safe treats are available for trick-or-treaters. living with food allergies and many others impacted by food intolerances. This program is a yearly effort to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the one in 13 children in the U.S. For example, some families have a program set up where their kids trade in candy for other items, like toys, once they’re back home.FARE and CVS Pharmacy® help create a more inclusive and safe Halloween for all childrenįood Allergy Research & Education (FARE), the leader in food allergy advocacy, research and education, is proud to announce CVS Pharmacy as the exclusive retail partner of the FARE Teal Pumpkin Project 2022. Have a plan in place when you get home, if you decide to allow your children to take candy. Bird offers the following advice for parents of kids with allergies: "Carry your child’s auto-injectable epinephrine in case an accident happens. Other allergy-friendly Halloween tipsĮven though the Teal Pumpkin Project has grown in popularity in recent years, most homes still offer traditional candy for trick-or-treating. Bird points out that if you are offering allergy-free treats, consider avoiding items like Play-Doh (which contains wheat) and any toy that contains latex, a fairly common allergen. Such items are readily available at dollar stores, party supply stores or online bulk supply stores. There are many exciting, inexpensive items trick-or-treaters enjoy just as much – if not more – than candy. Children whose families prefer their children not eat candy.Bird points out that there are many groups of children who can potentially benefit from non-food trick-or-treating, including:
Kids who benefit from non-food Halloween treatsĭr. Placing it on their doorstep signifies that they will offer allergy-friendly treats in a separate bowl during trick-or-treating – or perhaps only offer the alternative treats. “It’s a fantastic project for the community, and it’s becoming more and more recognized as a standard part of Halloween.”įamilies can paint their teal pumpkin or purchase one from a local craft store. Andrew Bird, M.D., Director of the Food Allergy Center at Children’s Health℠ and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern. “I’m a big proponent of the Teal Pumpkin Project,” says J. This is where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in, allowing all children to get in on the fun of trick-or-treating – while removing the worry of its junk-food focus. Festive celebrations nearly always include candy and treats, and it can be heartbreaking to tell a child with a food allergy or dietary restrictions that he or she can’t participate in the merriment of trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Having a child with a food allergy or diabetes impacts nearly every aspect of life – including how he or she can participate in holidays and related celebrations.
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