Foods

Halloween is coming!

 Are you prepared?
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates is always a Halloween favorite. New to their line is "Skippers", a safe alternative to M&Ms. They also sell wonderful little candy-filled tins that seem to please any child (and remove any worry you or your child may have about the big night!). And the nice thing is, these tins can be filled with just about anything, and savoured for long after Halloween.

What about that big bowl of candies you’ll need at the front door for all the neighborhood kids?

The following treats have no peanuts, tree nuts, or egg. They are available in party-sized bags at Walgreens, CVS and Target. As always, read the ingredients on the bag AND on the candy wrapper.
Smarties
Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Pops
Skittles
Starburst
Dubble Bubble
Dum Dum Pops
Swedish Fish
Sour Patch Kids
Life Saver Hard Candies
Life Saver Gummies
Jujyfruits
Mike and Ikes
Twizzlers
Milk Duds
Whoppers
Non-food treats are always an option, too. Have a bowl of candies and a bowl of little treats. The Oriental Trading Company sells hundreds of little party favors at very reasonable prices. iParty (on Soldiers Field Road in Allston) sells bulk party favors.

Shopping Tips

 My preschool compiled a list of No Nuts Food Ideas. I have since added a few items and I’ve given a copy to family/relatives/friends—it can make snack shopping easier if I’m unable to do it myself. Remember, though, ingredients can change! Always read the labels.

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Unexpected

 From FAAN: Unexpected places where allergens have been found.

MILK:
  • ready-to-eat pork and beef barbeque
  • hamburgers
  • hot dogs and sausages
  • potato chips
  • as an addition to mayonnaise and peanut butter (to allow easier spreading)
  • deli meats
  • canned tuna
EGG:
  • meatloaf
  • meatballs
  • tartar sauce
  • pre-cooked fish cakes
  • pizza
  • salad dressing
  • red wine (to clarify)
  • potato chips
  • bath products
  • beverages
  • baby food
PEANUT:
  • chili sauce
  • hot sauce
  • egg rolls
  • gravy
  • hot chocolate
  • puddings
  • salads/salad dressings
  • potato pancakes
  • specialty pizzas
  • Asian and Mexican dishes
TREE NUT:
  • meat-free burgers/patties
  • salads/salad dressing
  • pasta
  • honey
  • fish
  • breading for chicken
  • pancakes
  • pie crusts
  • barbecue sauce
FISH and SHELLFISH:
  • salad dressing
  • bouillabaises
  • imitation fish/shellfish
  • meatloah
  • pizza
WHEAT:
  • turkey patties
  • potato chips
  • rice cakes
  • marinara sauce
  • ice cream
  • play dough
SOY:
  • potato chips
  • hamburgers
  • low-fat peanut butter
  • sweet and sour sauce
  • dips and spreads