
Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Feb 15, 2024 · Cannabis Product Alert If you use cannabis products, keep them in a locked childproof container and out of the reach and sight of children and pets. For additional …
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · 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 …
National Chemical and Radiological Surveillance Program
Apr 2, 2024 · Overview Roughly every 8 minutes, call data from poison centers across the country are uploaded to a national reporting database and electronic surveillance system called the …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were …
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
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 …
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick. Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed. If you were exposed, get clean and get medical …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
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 …
Poisonous Plants Any person working outdoors is at risk of exposure to poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. When in contact with skin, the sap oil (urushiol) of …
Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC
Jan 31, 2025 · The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, …
Soman | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
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 …