In the News 2023

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Diane P. Calello, MD, Executive and Medical Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJ Medical School

Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Managing Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJ Medical School

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Poisonous extract of yellow oleander has been found in weight-loss supplements that are labeled as containing a different plant called tejocote, poison-control experts at Rutgers University say. A 23-month-old New Jersey toddler was rushed to the hospital after ingesting the product.

A New Jersey toddler was rushed to the hospital, vomiting, after chewing on what was labeled as a weight-loss supplement

Philly Inquirer, September 18, 2023

A display of just some of the vaping products confiscated from students at Skyview High in Billings, Montana. Officials said there were more products that were taken, but they were introduced as evidence in a court after ticketing students for minor in possession. (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan)

 

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the U.S. market

Washington State Standard, September 6, 2023

 

More NJ Children Are Accidentally Eating Edibles, Center Finds

New Brunswick Patch, August 30, 2023

New research shows the effect of THC on kids.

 

Study on kids hospitalized after eating a marijuana edible shows effects of THC. Here’s what parents need to know.

Yahoo, August 29, 2023

A bunch of different vape pens and cartridges

 

Nicotine exposure on the rise in NJ among young children

NJ 101.5 FM, August 21, 2023

Death cap mushrooms can be deadly.

 

What are death cap mushrooms and why are they so deadly? Experts explain.

Yahoo, August 12, 2023

Flavored vaping liquids can appear to be a tasty treat for children. But with nicotine exposures in children on the rise, experts are warning parents to avoid purchasing flavored vaping liquids or to keep them out of reach of children.

 

Nicotine exposures are skyrocketing among kids in N.J. and Pa. — especially those under 5

The Philly Inquirer, August 11, 2023

NBC News: Child nicotine poisonings rise as e-cig sales surge

 

Child nicotine poisonings rise as e-cig sales surge

NBC News, August 1, 2023

Common sources of lead found in homes include lead-based paint.

 

America Has Shortage of Key Lead-Poisoning Drug

Wall Street Journal, July 11, 2023

Hand with the word "Suicide" written across it in red letters.

Photo Credit: filipefrazao, ThinkStock

 

NJ Poison Control reveals disturbing suicide trend among teens

NJ 101.5 FM, June 12, 2023

Sad teen youth sitting on the bed

Photo Credit: sestovic, Getty Images Signature

 

NJ Poison Control raises alarm on increase in youth suicide attempts. Here’s how to help

NorthJersey.com, June 5, 2023

Person holding a blister pack of round pills.

Photo from the Rutgers Today story.

 

New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High

Rutgers Today, June 1, 2023

Dr. Howard Greller of the NJ Poison Control Center and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School talks about the health risks in recent TikTok challenges.

Rutgers University doctor discusses the dangers in recent TikTok challenges

ABC News, April  21, 2023

pink pills

TikTok’s Benadryl Challenge Is Deadly—Here’s What to Know

Yahoo! Life, April 19, 2023

 

More Kids Rushed to Hospital After Eating Gummies

Good Morning America, April 7, 2023

 

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour, CDC Warns—Experts Explain How to Stay Safe

Prevention, April 4, 2023

 

More money set to treat lead poisoning in children

NJ Spotlight News, April 4, 2023

 

Pfizer Recalls Millions of Packs of the Migraine Drug Nurtec ODT Due to Child Safety Concerns

Healthline, March 21, 2023

 

NJ Poison Control Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week

RLS Media , March 16, 2023

 

 

She tried to kill herself at 13. Why girls make the majority of N.J. teen overdose attempts.

NJ.com, March 11, 2023

 

Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S. Kids Age 5 and Younger

US News & World Report, March 8, 2023

 

How Watchung’s Bruce Ruck helped to capture the ‘killer nurse’ Echoes Sentinel News newjerseyhills.com

Echoes – Sentinel, February 20, 2023

Two snow men

 

 

Is it safe to eat snow?

MyStateLine.com, February 15, 2023

Edible cannabis samples were tested at a Santa Ana, Calif., lab in 2018. More young children are accidentally ingesting edibles, in some cases because they look like gummies or other candy, a new study finds.

 

More Young Kids Are Being Poisoned By Pot That Looks Like Candy, Leading To Seizures and Comas

Philly Inquirer, February 8, 2023

Baby food, which can contain lead, in jars with lids.

 

Why do so many foods contain lead? How much is safe? Experts explain.

Yahoo, February 1, 2023

 

Rutgers study: Certain sleep meds linked to overdose in younger users

NJ 101.5 FM, January 19, 2023

A bag of THC-infused Doritos spilled onto a paper towel.

 

A New Study Found Kids Consuming Cannabis at Astronomical Rates — Because the Packaging Looks so Yummy

Insider, January 8, 2023

 

As Legal Cannabis Expands, More Kids Are Getting Sick From Edibles

Healthline, January 5, 2023

Marijuana in various forms, including dried flower, edibles and concentrates, is displayed for sale at a black market

 

Cases of Young Kids Eating Legal Weed Edibles Skyrocketing, Researchers Say

Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2023