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16 December 2024

A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Toy Safety, Traveling Leave a Comment
Lighted background with present wrapped in blue bow with decorative pine and white berries

As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!

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10 October 2022

What You Should Know About Jimsonweed

Guest Staff Jimsonweed, Moonflower, Plants Leave a Comment
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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26 October 2021

The Secrets of Succulents

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A collage of 4 photos of spurge succulents including the canary island spurge, pencil cactus, cathedral cactus, and malayan spurge tree

Many people enjoy gardening. It’s a fun hobby with endless options of plants to choose from! Succulents are popular garden additions. They are valued for their hardiness, meaning they thrive in different temperatures, levels of light, and time between watering.

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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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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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17 November 2020

Will Kids Really Eat That?

Emily Children, Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Nicotine, Parents, Personal Care Products, Plants, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Humorous photo of cute cheerful child girl showing her hands and face painted in bright colors.

Children learn about their environment by exploring. They look, touch, and taste. Sometimes, the things they taste are a real head scratcher, but are they actually harmful?

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28 September 2020

Fall Poison Safety

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Multi-generation family walking in autumn park

Each season comes with different poison hazards that we need to keep in mind. Although we are still coping with COVID-19, poisonings continue to happen. Below, we share some tips to help you stay poison safe during the fall season.

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11 February 2020

What’s in Your House? Family Room Edition

Emily Alcohol, Button Batteries, Carbon Monoxide, Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Home, Plants Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the second edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your family room, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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