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• E-Cigarette Poisoning Cases Pose “Major Public Health Concern” for CDC

  April 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns of an increase in reports of e-cigarette poisonings, particularly among children.

• Reports of Problems from Laundry Detergent Packets Continue

  October 30, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Reports of children exposed to laundry detergent pods surpassed those reported last year.

• Laundry Detergent Pod Death Increases Calls for New Safety Standards

  September 10, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  The laundry detergent industry faces increasing pressure to come up with new standards for single-load pods following the death of a seven-month old.

• Tide Pod Poisoning Risk for Children Results in Packaging Changes

  August 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  P&G is changing the packaging on Tide Pods again after poison centers report thousands of children exposed to the laundry detergent packages this year already..

• Laundry Detergent Pod Poisonings Lead to Consumer Reports Warning

  March 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  As part of National Poison Prevention Week, which runs from March 17 to 23, a consumer watchdog group is highlighting...

• Carbon Monoxide Warnings Issued Amid Northeast Snow Storm

  February 11, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  As much of New England continues to dig out from several feet of snow dumped in many areas, health and...

• Fatal Home Injury Accidents Are Rising, But Largely Preventable: Study

  February 11, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Deaths from accidents in the home are on the rise, but many of these unintentional injuries can be prevented, according...

• Triaminic, Theraflu Recall Issued Due to Child Poisoning Risk

  February 1, 2013

  Russell Maas

  About 2.3 million bottles of Triaminic and Theraflu cold and cough syrup have been recalled, following reports of the child...

• EPA Calls for D-Con Rat Poison Recall Over Safety Issues

  January 31, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  In an attempt to protect children from accidental poisoning, government officials announced yesterday they are banning the sale of a...

• Thousands Concerned Over Energy Drinks Poisoning Called Help Lines

  January 25, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Poison control centers throughout the United States have fielded thousands of calls over the past year from individuals expressing concerns...