Halloween can be more tricks than treats for children suffering from food allergies. Some Indiana families are pledging to pass out non-food items. An estimated 1-in-13 children suffers from a food allergy, which Veronica LaFemina with Food Allergy Research and Education says can be life-threatening. She adds the only way to prevent a potentially severe reaction is to completely avoid an allergen. The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to pass out NON-food treats to little ones and to place a teal pumpkin outside the home to indicate there are allergy-safe items available. An interactive map of homes in Indiana that have are taking part is available at FoodAllergy.org.
