Tag: Poisons
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
2009 to 2019 Saw Increase in Exposure to Phenibut in U.S.
Exposure resulted in moderate effects in 49.6 percent of cases and major effects in 12.6 percent
FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizers in Food-Like Packaging
Reports received by the FDA include hand sanitizer sold in a pouch that resembled a snack
Extract From Deadly Plant Touted as COVID-19 Cure
Scientists warn that ingesting even a tiny bit of the toxic shrub from which the compound is extracted can be deadly
Many Practice Unsafe Household Cleaning Against COVID-19
Warnings needed for prep of disinfectant solutions, use of bleach on food, applying cleaning products to skin
CDC: More Chemical Exposures Reported in January to March 2020
Increases of 20.4 and 16.4 percent from January to March 2019 and January to March 2018
Rx Meds That Children Access Often Removed From Packaging
Grandparents' medications involved in 30.7 percent of prescription medication exposures in children 5 and younger
Number of Children With Opioid Poisonings Increasing
Percentage of critical care admissions and suicidal intent increased in each era
