The question is, "How long does Halloween candy last?" which is a kind of a dumb question. If you are handing out candy to trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood, a five-pound bag of candy will last about 10 minutes. If you are talking about what the kids bring home from trick-or-treating, it depend on how many family members have their hand in the bag, and how much chocolate your neighbors splurged on. In many homes, that's less than an hour.
But let's assume you are an adult who bought candy on sale, or were given leftover trick-or treat candy. You looked at it and said "That will last a year." It might, because it's okay to eat candy past its expiration date, but you really want to consume it or share it before the quality goes downhill. And in candy, the quality will tank long before food spoilage becomes a danger. Some types of candy will last much longer than others, and you can extend that time by keeping it in proper storage, away from heat, light, and humidity. Eater goes over which candies you should make a point of to eat first while they are fresh, and which candies will last longer. After all, you may be inundated with Christmas sweets before the Halloween candy is gone.
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