Tag: Poisons
Report Reveals Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Generators and heating systems were the leading causes of these deaths in 2019, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
Carbon monoxide detectors listed in the Consumer Product Safety Commission warning should be replaced immediately
Opioids Most Common Substance Contributing to Pediatric Poisonings
Opioids accounted for 24.1 percent of substances contributing to deaths in 2005 and 52.2 percent in 2018
Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Increased With Edible Cannabis Sales
Canadian provinces permitting edible cannabis sales experienced much larger increases in hospitalizations for unintentional poisoning
2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposure
When comparing pre-COVID-19 years with COVID-19 years, significant increase seen in both ICU and non-ICU admissions
Over 28,000 ZLINE Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Danger
There have been 44 reports of carbon monoxide emission from customers, including three reports of people needing medical attention
Poison Center Calls for Youth Up for Marijuana
Adolescent cannabis abuse increased 245 percent since 2000, especially for edible products
Feds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm
CPSC issued the warning after detectors failed tests with a CO concentration of 400 ppm, in violation of safety standards
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
Wife of California Congressman Died After Using Herbal Remedy
Cause of death listed in report was dehydration due to gastroenteritis caused by 'adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion'
