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Keeping friends, family and pets safe from food poisoning this Halloween

By News Desk on October 31, 2022

Whether trick-or-treating or hosting a fall party, we all need to be careful that food poisoning doesn’t make our fall festivities scary in the worst ways. 

Follow these tips to keep family, friends and pets…

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Food safety tips for this Halloween with food safety expert Robert Gravani

By Jonan Pilet on October 30, 2021

Halloween has a different look in many communities this year. Outdoor Halloween parties, car trunk trick-or-treating events and more masks than ever are in the mix. With all these changes, it doesn’t hurt to brush …
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FSAI warns of cannabis in sweets ahead of Halloween

By News Desk on October 28, 2021

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a warning about jelly sweets containing cannabis ahead of Halloween.

The agency urged people to be vigilant due to the dangers of consumption, particularly by children,…
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Halloween health and food safety tips

By News Desk on October 30, 2019
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also

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Don’t let your spooktacular event turn into a hobgoblins’ horror show

By News Desk on October 31, 2018

It’s not unusual for children to be warned against eating too much candy less they suffer a tummy ache. But tonight of all nights, adults and children need to beware of potential dangers lurking among…
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Halloween toil and trouble

By Kelsey M. Mackin on October 28, 2017

Halloween celebrations can be a trick or a treat when it comes to food safety. Proper preparation by parents can go a long way for children of all ages who indulge in holiday activities and …
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Trick or Treat? Remember Food Safety on Halloween

By News Desk on October 31, 2015

Eating sweet treats is a big part of the fun on Halloween. Trick-or-treating can be a safer experience for children if you remember to follow these tips below. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Trick-or-Treat Food Safety Tips for Halloween

By News Desk on October 31, 2014

Here are some simple steps, courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to help children and parents have a fun – and safe – Halloween:

  • Children shouldn’t snack while they’re out trick-or-treating.

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Did the Salem Witches of 1692 Suffer from Food Poisoning?

By David Walpuck on October 31, 2013

Rumors of witchcraft began spreading through the Salem Massachusetts colony prior to 1692 and helped fuel the turmoil between the different religious sects in the area. Life at that time was strictly governed by the…
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Avoid 'Nightmares' on Halloween: Food Safety Tips

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 29, 2011

Halloween is a fun time of year for all ages. To make sure ghosts, witches and spiders are the only things to be afraid of on Halloween, follow these food safety tips:

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Give…

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