Tag: Poisons
FDA Warns of Rising Dangers of Unapproved Drug Tianeptine
Possible risks from taking the drug include accidental poisoning and addiction
Blood Lead Reference Value in Children Updated to 3.5 µg/dL
Screening efforts should be focused on populations at high risk based on age of housing, sociodemographic risk factors
Poisoning Related to Ivermectin Exposure for COVID-19 Described
In August 2021, 21 calls were received by Oregon Poison Center; six people were hospitalized for toxic effects resulting from use
Blood Lead Levels Detected in Half of Children Tested
Young children with public insurance and living in communities with more pre-1950s housing and poverty at increased risk
Toxic Leaded Gasoline Is Finished Globally
Use of the fuel has been linked to a wide range of human health problems
Child Injuries, Deaths Spur Recall of 10 Million Magnet Balls, Cubes
Products sold online at Neoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com beginning in January 2009
Cannabis Exposures Higher in States With Legalized Marijuana
Exposures reported to poison control most commonly involve unprocessed plant materials
Biden Administration Investigating Mysterious Ailments Striking Government Personnel
Number of Americans affected is far more than has previously been reported
FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Elements in Baby Food
Agency said it will assess the science, set maximum acceptable levels, and monitor baby food makers' compliance
FDA: All Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers From Mexico on ‘Import Alert’
Large number of hand sanitizers from Mexico have tested positive for methanol contamination
