Illinois Poison Center

Fentanyl is an emerging cause of pediatric poisoning deaths. Hopefully this is confined to a single store. usatoday.com/story/news/cri…

National poison prevention week is the 3rd week of March. It started in 1963 after a proclamation by JFK due to the large number of pediatric deaths and injuries due to poisoning at the time. riverbender.com/news/details/i…

List of products tested include swedish fish, nerds, sweet tarts, jolly ranchers, twizzlers and sour patch candies. southernliving.com/arsenic-in-can…

Polonium 210, Novichok and a poison dart frog poison compound, Epibatidine, were allegedly used to poison people. What is Epibatidine? This BBC article has information the toxin found on the skin of the Ecuadorian poison dart frog. #Death bbc.com/news/articles/…

Products tested include sweet tarts, nerds, jolly ranchers, sour patch candies. southernliving.com/arsenic-in-can…

Huge numbers of money and stress saved by poison centers. For Illinois, it is estimated over $100 million dollars are saved each year. #poisoncenter #poisoncontrol

Ice storms and severe weather can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Read the blog in the link to learn CO poisoning in the home. ipcblog.org/2022/11/18/col…

On a population basis, this means an estimated $100 million is saved in Illinois alone.

Grated Pecorino romano cheese sold under Boar's Head, Pinna, Locatelli and Sam's Club brands recalled due to Listeria contamination. #foodpoisoning #cheese #Recall wandtv.com/news/national/…

Today is national sticker day! Order your IPC stickers and magnets at the link: illinoispoisoncenter.org/resources/orde…

This year, save the number to your phone.

Homeopathic nasal spray distributed nationwide to retailers including CVS, Walmart and Amazon recalled. It is used to relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, nasal itching. #recall #nasalspray nbcchicago.com/news/local/nas…

It is a myth that Poinsettias are poisonous. #happyholidays #toxic #poinsettias #Christmas