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26 October 2022

Don’t be Spooked by these Halloween Hazards

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Mother an daughter in Halloween costumes painting each others faces with Halloween decorations in the background

Is your little ghost or ghoul ready to go trick or treating? Are you having a Halloween party? Review some commonly encountered Halloween hazards to keep you and your family safe.

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10 October 2022

What You Should Know About Jimsonweed

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Capsules and seeds of the Jimson weed plant

Jimsonweed, also known as “thorn apple” or “devil’s trumpet,” is a plant that’s flowers bloom in the summer and seed pods bloom in the fall. All parts of this plant – seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and flowers – are poisonous

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19 July 2022

What You Should Know About Poison Hemlock

Emily Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
poison hemlock

Poison hemlock is a toxic weed that grows in almost every state in the United States. It is found in fields and vacant lots and along roads, fences, and streams. All parts of the plant are toxic due to an alkaloid called coniine.

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17 May 2022

Herbicides

Emily Herbicides, Home, Poison Safety, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
Person spraying weeds in lawn with herbicides

Herbicides, also known as weed killers, are a common household product. The spring season brings warmer weather and a chance to spend more time outside. You may also notice more weeds growing in your lawn or garden. Learn more about herbicides.

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16 December 2021

12 Days of Poison Hazards

Guest Staff Holiday Safety, Home, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A collage of images of the 12 poison hazards listed in the blog

Poisonings don’t take a break for the holidays! Learn about these 12 days of poison hazards to keep you and your family safe.

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29 June 2021

Preventing Food Poisoning

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Food cooking on grill with family gathered in the background

Heading to a party or cookout this summer? Don’t invite food poisoning. At outdoor parties and cookouts, the temperature of food can change, allowing bacteria to grow. Germs and bacteria on your food can cause food poisoning.

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17 June 2021

Poison Exposures in Children- Summer Edition

Emily Bites and Stings, Children, Parents, Plants, Poison Exposures, Seasonal Leave a Comment

Summertime is finally here! Whether children are staying home or going to camps or on vacations, they will likely spend time exploring their environments.

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29 March 2021

Spring Poison Safety

Emily Cleaning Products, Plants, Seasonal, Swimming Pools Leave a Comment
Planting spring flowers in the garden

Each season comes with different poison safety risks that we must keep in mind. During the spring season, life gets busy with the return of warm weather, kick-off of sports seasons, and spring break vacations. These tips will help you stay poison safe this spring.

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14 January 2021

Carbon Monoxide

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Home Leave a Comment
Word wall/cloud with characteristics of CO, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning

January is the deadliest month for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings. Although they can happen year-round, CO poisonings occur more often during the winter months, as colder temperatures cause people to use furnaces and other heaters.

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10 December 2020

Holiday Plants

Emily Holiday Safety, Plants, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A top view of a holiday spread including a red poinsettia, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, apples, and beads.

As you begin to deck the halls this holiday season, you may find yourself reaching for a plant or two to help spruce up your space. Let’s look at some of the most common plants that pop up around the holiday season and whether they are safe decorating choices.

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