YONKERS, NY Ghosts and goblins arent the only things parents and kids should watch out for this Halloween. Consumer Reports warns that this gruesome holiday is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians; and, recently, two candy manufacturers have issued product recalls. Complete guidelines for a safe Halloween are available online [1].
Halloween is the second deadliest day for all pedestrians after New Years Day. Fatal collisions between motor vehicles and young pedestrians occur most frequently between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. Parents should take special care to make sure their trick-or-treaters are easily visible to motorists.
Additionally, two recent candy recalls can pose a threat to unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. Manufacturer Colombina recalled certain lots of their Mega Pops lollipops because they may contain traces of foreign particles. The pops came in 14-oz and 28-oz bags, with watermelon, cherry, orange, and grape flavors. Additionally, parents of children with nut allergies should be aware that Nestle recalled lots of its Rasinets candies because they contained undeclared peanuts.
While Halloween can be lots of fun for trick-or-treaters and parents alike, it can also pose safety risks for those not taking proper precautions, said Don Mays, Sr. Director of Safety and Technical Policy for Consumer Reports. There are just a few simple steps that parents and trick-or-treaters can take to ensure a happy Halloween!
Consumer Reports offers the following advice for a Happy Halloween:
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For more Halloween safety tips and recall information, log on to Consumer Reports safety blog at www.ConsumerReports.org [1]
Source: Consumer Reports
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[1] http://www.ConsumerReports.org