Should your Halloween candy be allergen free?

[Anonymous]

I was recently talking to a friend about our upcoming plans for Halloween, part of which involve handing out candy to the neighborhood kids. I was telling her I always gave out snickers, blow pop lollipops, m&m's, etc. and stuff I liked as a kid. She looked at me shocked and said I should stop doing that because kids have allergies and you don't want to give them something with nuts or other allergens.

I have never in my life not given away chocolate or candy with nuts on Halloween. I'm not these kids parents. They are coming to my house for FREE treats. If their parents are bothered by this, their parents should not allow trick or treating or be going through their stash and tossing out things they can't eat or giving them to the ones who can. Who's right?

You are right. Give out whatever you want to give out. It's not your responsibility to worry about random kids allergies

Your friend is right. You should hand out allergen free candy to be on the safe side

You are both right, and you should offer both types of candy

[Abbycado]

Lol, half the stuff I see pictured would be an allergen for someone.

[douride2]

If a child or any one for that mater has allergies that bad they shouldn't be out collecting cany at Halloween.

[Asker]

THIS! My thoughts exactly. Like I don't even know 70% of the kids that come to my door and the ones I do know, I give them special little baskets anyway that have Halloween toys and candies I know they like in them because I actually care and know their parents/them...but randoms...if I'm the problem, don't come!

[seeyounexttuesday]

Nope.. It’s not my responsibility to cater to your kid’s needs. It’s your responsibility as his/her parent.

[AI Opinion]

Including allergen-free options can be considerate, given that many children have allergies nowadays. Offering a selection of candies helps ensure all kids have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. As a culinary explorer, I've encountered many inclusive dining experiences where chefs cater to various dietary needs, which highlights the importance of inclusivity. Providing allergen-free treats can also be a fun adventure to discover new, tasty options that others might appreciate, like fruit snacks or certain brands of gummies. 🎃

[Anonymous]

I'm not allergic, but I care about others.