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 to stay safe.
Summary What is already known about this topic? Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant used for its psychoactive properties, is widely available in the United States. The recent shift from traditional leaf preparations to high-potency alkaloid extracts has raised safety concerns. What is added by this report? Analysis of 2015–2025 National Poison Data System data found an increase of ...
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, including death. Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder. It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein).
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 exposed, get medical care.
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 and poison centers.
Consult with a toxicologist or call poison control at 1-800-222-1222. Contact the Health Resources & Services Administration-funded Substance Use Warmline for a free and confidential teleconsultation on substance use evaluation and management.
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 food poisoning can cause bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days, fever over 102°F, frequent vomiting, and dehydration.