Tainted Halloween candy. Is it for real?

Gather round as I am going to tell you a story that will send chills up your spine and rattle one of your deepest beliefs around all Hallows Eve. You ever wonder why your parents inspect all of the candy you receive after a night of conquest gathering more treats than tricks? There is a fear( insert deep evil laugh ha, ha, ha) that someone on your street is just waiting to give you rat poison in your Snickers or  put needles in apples. 

Ever since I was a kid, I was told that kids died from eating Halloween Candy that was poisoned, tainted or filled with razor blades or syringes. My Parents and later when we became parents knew there was an inspection of the candy at the end of the night to make sure it was okay to eat. Today parents still look closely at the candy and treats that are collected to make sure it was not tampered with or altered in any way.

Where did these stories come from? Are they based on fact, or perhaps they are part of the many urban legends that surround Halloween. There has never been a documented case of poisoning or sharp objects causing harm from Halloween Candy. It is a story that has been built around some half truths and then as the years went by, the tale becomes taller with each passing year. There are some actual stories of poisoning at Halloween but it was not done by evil strangers but by relatives...Read more on the myths about Halloween Candy from Fox News.com

It is important that you be aware of your children when they are out trick or treating and to follow many safety rules. They should always go out with an adult or an older Brother or Sister. Don't go up to houses alone and beware of predators. Be aware of busy streets and cross only when it is safe. Oncoming cars are one of the biggest concerns for safety. Make sure that if they are wearing a mask that they can see well enough not to trip or fall in the dark. '

Have fun and perhaps the one thing that will bring fear to many adults is the sound of many people going from house to house searching for the long awaited treasure. Finally they come to your door and you can hear the laughing and excitement building. You slowly open the door and hear TRICK OR TREAT!!! Boo.