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Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, from Washington State University Extension.
Whether it’s trick-or-treating or you’re hosting a costume party, keep food safety on your Halloween checklist!
Ask children to wait until they return home before eating candy. Inspect wrappers for tears, pinholes, or anything unusual, and discard suspicious treats. Check ingredient labels for allergens, and remove hard candy, gum, and other choking hazards from young children’s bags.
Hosting a party? Serve pasteurized cider. Refrigerate perishable dips, sandwiches, and desserts until serving. Keep hot foods hot at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above, and cold foods at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Discard perishables left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Wash your hands before preparing or eating food. Enjoy Halloween safely with your family!
I’m Susie Craig, bringing you science-based food safety information for everyday life.
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Resources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2024). Halloween Food Safety Tips for Parents. Accessed online 10/12/26.