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A bumper crop of Amanita phalloides ("death cap") mushrooms in northern California is likely to blame for the poisonings of 14 people in December

CDC: 14 in California Poisoned by Amanita phalloides Mushrooms

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Foraging by novices tied to three people needing liver transplants and permanent brain damage in a child
Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults

FDA Warns of Inaccurate Results From Certain Lead Tests

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But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say
A rising number of children are becoming ill from ingesting gel hand sanitizer

CDC: Children Getting Ill From Ingesting Gel Hand Sanitizer

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Some older children may be intentionally consuming brands containing alcohol, researchers say
A child's risk of a potentially fatal drug overdose more than doubles if a parent is prescribed an opioid

OD Risk Up in Children Whose Mothers Are Prescribed Opioids

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Second study finds opioids stored unsafely in many households with children
The flea medications and heartworm pills that millions of Americans give to their pets pose poisoning risks to any children in the home

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children

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Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Exposure to high concentrations of lead -- often found in glazes that line traditional Mexican ceramics

Lead Poisoning Possible From Glazed Mexican Ceramics

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Canadian woman's illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels
From 1999 to 2014 the numbers of deaths

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Down 1999 to 2014

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Additional study needed to demonstrate the efficacy of residential CO alarms
No amount of lead exposure is safe for children

AAP: No Amount of Lead Exposure Is Safe for Children

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American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children
Calls to poison control centers about young children's exposure to e-cigarettes have increased significantly in recent years

E-Cigarette Poisonings Rising Quickly Among Young Children

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Swallowing the liquid nicotine appears to affect children under 6 the most
A growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent packets

Detergent Packets a Growing Poison Danger to Children

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Experts say parents of young children should not have these products in the home