Halloween is a fun and festive time, but experts at the West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) encourage parents to use caution and prioritize safety while trick-or-treating.

Candy Safety

When in doubt, throw it out. Inspect Halloween candy before eating it. Throw away all candy with faded, torn, unwrapped, or partially wrapped packaging.

Eat before you go. Feeding children dinner before trick-or-treating can help reduce the temptation to snack on candy that hasn’t been inspected.

Homemade treats? Know the source. Only allow children to eat homemade goodies from people you know and trust.

Keep candy away from medicine. Never store candy near medications or non-food items—young children may confuse medicine for candy.

Remember your pets! Chocolate and sugar-free gum can be

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