Celiac Disease Halloween Resources & Gluten-Free Candy List
Halloween can be especially challenging for children with celiac disease, who need to avoid gluten while navigating candy, shared treat bowls, and unfamiliar food labels. The Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is highlighting two resources for 2026 designed to help families enjoy a safer and more inclusive Halloween: the Teal Pumpkin Project and an updated Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List.
The Teal Pumpkin Project Offers an Alternative to Food Treats
CDF is once again partnering with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to promote the Teal Pumpkin Project, a national initiative encouraging households to make non-food treats available to trick-or-treaters.
Participating households can place a teal pumpkin outside to signal that alternatives such as small toys, stickers, glow sticks, or other trinkets are available. Keeping these items in a separate bowl from candy can give children with celiac disease, food allergies, intolerances, and other dietary restrictions another way to participate in trick-or-treating.
For children who may frequently have to ask whether a food is safe or skip treats altogether, having a non-food option can make Halloween more welcoming and easier to navigate.
Updated Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List for 2026
For families looking for candy options, CDF has also released its 2026 Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List, which includes candies labeled or reported as gluten-free by their U.S. manufacturers.
The guide provides a convenient starting point when shopping for Halloween treats, but CDF emphasizes that families should always check the label on the individual product before eating it. Ingredients, formulations, and manufacturing practices can change, and different varieties or package sizes from the same brand may not necessarily have the same gluten-free status.