Sep 6, 2024 · Background Strychnine is a strong poison. Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people. Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health effects, …

Apr 2, 2026 · This report describes an increase in reports linked to kratom-containing kava products in the United States from 2000-2025.

Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical. Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to. Get away from the area, get clean, and get …

Mar 3, 2026 · Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation. Employers and workers can take actions …

Nov 24, 2025 · Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed. The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Severe …

Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac. Images courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves. Wash …

Sep 6, 2024 · Soman mixes easily with water, so it could be used to poison water. If soman is in the water, people can be exposed by drinking the water or getting the water on their skin. If soman is in …

Sep 6, 2024 · Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is commonly used as an herbicide (plant killer). Swallowing paraquat is the most likely way to be poisoned. Signs and symptoms depend on the …

Apr 2, 2024 · The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health agencies …

Sep 6, 2024 · Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare nerve agent. Signs and symptoms of sarin exposure depend on how much you were exposed to and how you were exposed. If exposed, get …