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Why you might see teal pumpkins Friday night

Oct 31, 2014, 10:56 AM | Updated: 5:55 pm

A teal pumpkin means you're at a house that has non-food treat for trick-or-treaters with food allergies. (MyNorthwest.com photo)

(MyNorthwest.com photo)

While out trick-or-treating Friday night, you might stumble upon a teal pumpkin.

What does it mean?

A teal pumpkin means you’re at a house that has non-food treats for trick-or-treaters with food allergies.

Food Allergy Research & Education is trying to encourage neighborhoods to start a new tradition that will make Halloween fun for kids with food allergies.

“The Teal Pumpkin Project is designed to promote safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies – and to keep Halloween a fun, positive experience for all,” touts FARE.

Check out the FARE Teal Pumpkin map to find out where you might see a teal pumpkin.

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