I want candy

C1 3 but that's not stopping anyone from getting in the spooky game.

Many people have been stocking up on candy, and costumes despite the change in trick-or-treating because of the pandemic.

According to data from the national confectioners association, sales for treats were up 13 percent...in august and the start of september!

But which candy...are people buying the most of?

Fs still img:usa candy.jpg l3: white kentucky's favorite candy is... swedish fish?

Candystore.com each year--- retailer candystore puts out the most popular halloween candy in each state.

Now there are several different companies that do this.

This one shows kentucky's number one--- is swedish fish!

Number two is reese's cups..followed by hot tamales!

We wanted to know how that compared with our vote and yours.

So we posted on social media asking your favorites.

While we didn't get many responses... candy corn was actually the popular choice.

Followed by resses, and kit kats.

Candy corn was actually the popular choice.

Followed by resses, and kit kats.

Adlib l3: white recommendations for trick-or-treating while we're talking c1 3 about candy---we want to remind you of the recommendations for trick or treating this year... the c-d-c and the state recommend you do not just put out a bowl for kids to grab..but have individual candies where they can grab them.

Kids should wear a mask...with their costumes.

Health officials also suggest you find an alternative activity.

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