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PinnedU.S. Poison ControlThe Poison Post, March 2024 EditionJust in time for National Poisoning Prevention Week, it’s the March 2024 edition of The Poison Post! This edition features information…Mar 21Mar 21
U.S. Poison ControlAre Cherry Pits Really Poisonous?Cherry pits have grown a reputation for being poisonous when swallowed. But how much of this reputation is fact, and how much is fiction…Jun 20Jun 20
U.S. Poison ControlHey Poison Control. What happens if my kid eats a silica gel packet?You find them in everything from new shoes to packets of beef jerky, and they usually have that ominous warning, “DO NOT EAT” printed in…Feb 22Feb 22
U.S. Poison ControlToday’s TikTox: Can borax treat inflammation?Borax recently emerged on social media platforms as a popular “natural” cure for multiple ailments, including inflammation. Here’s what you…Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023