Safety Tips For Checking Halloween Candy - Police Operations - CSU Channel Islands (2024)

• Wait until children are home to sort and check treats.
• Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any of the following candies that have:

1. An unusual appearance or discoloration
2. Tiny pinholes or tears in wrappers
3. Spoiled or unwrapped items
4. Homemade items or baked goods should be discarded unless you personally know who gave them.
5. When in doubt, throw it out

• Tell children not to accept -- and, especially, not to eat--anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
• Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies and small toys.
• Try to apportion treats for the days following Halloween.
• Although sharing is encouraged, make sure items that can cause choking
  (such as hard candies), are given only to those of an appropriate age.

If you have any questionsabout possible tainted candy, you can contact the:

• POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222
• CI Police Department 805-437-8444