MONROE - For some parents, the candy is the scariest part of Halloween, especially if their child has food allergies. Teal pumpkins will be out this Halloween designating homes where toys and prizes are available to trick-or-treaters with food allergies. Kim Hedeman, a Monroe mother of a 5-year-old with food allergies, is trying to spread awareness of the risks at Halloween for children with food allergies.
Teal pumpkins signal safe treats for kids with allergies