In the News 2023-2024
The New Jersey Poison Control Center collaborates with the media to inform the public about potential poisoning dangers and how to prevent accidental poison exposures. Here’s the latest media coverage featuring our Poison Experts!
Press and Media Inquiries
For information and interview requests, contact Alicia Gambino, Director of Educational Services, 973-972-9280 or [email protected]
Available for Interviews:
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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CDC warns that Neptune’s Fix — ‘gas station heroin’ — may contain synthetic pot
NBC News, February 1, 2024
Singulair’s Boxed Warning Went Ignored. How Do You Know If Your Medications Are Safe?
Very Well Health, January 17, 2024
‘Gas-Station Heroin’ Sold as Dietary Supplement Alarms Health Officials
The New York Times, January 10, 2024
Water beads could be banned soon. Why you should keep this toy away from kids.
NJ.com, January 3, 2024
Poison control centers report a 1500% increase in calls related to weight loss drugs
NJ.com, December 22, 2023
Poisonous mushrooms sickened 159 in N.J. this year amid foraging renaissance
NJ.com, December 19, 2023
Life-Saving Information: CO Poisoning is a Serious Risk During Outages
Montville Patch, December 19, 2023
Cost of lead poisoning drug jumps from $3,500 to $32,000, making it hard for hospitals to stock
CBS News, November 22, 2023
FDA warns about Neptune’s Fix supplements after reports of seizures and hospitalizations
CBS News, November 22, 2023
Smoking Hookah Leads to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Woman Thought She Was ‘Going to Die
TheMessenger, November 21, 2023
Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness This Holiday Season
Rutgers Today, November 17, 2023
How Rutgers Health Mobilized to Fight COVID-19
Rutgers Health, November 13, 2023
Halloween safety reminders: Officials warn parents to check Halloween candy
News 12 New Jersey, October 31, 2023
Weed is legal in NJ, but still dangerous — how to keep yourself, others safe
NJ 101.5, October 11, 2023
N.J. launches safe-use campaign to deter children, pregnant moms, drivers from consuming cannabis
NJ.com, October 11, 2023
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
Doctors sound the alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the U.S. market
Washington State Standard, September 6, 2023
Nicotine exposures are skyrocketing among kids in N.J. and Pa. — especially those under 5
The Philly Inquirer, August 11, 2023

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NJ Poison Control raises alarm on increase in youth suicide attempts. Here’s how to help
NorthJersey.com, June 5, 2023

Photo from the Rutgers Today story.
New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
Rutgers Today, June 1, 2023
Rutgers University doctor discusses the dangers in recent TikTok challenges
ABC News, April 21, 2023
TikTok’s Benadryl Challenge Is Deadly—Here’s What to Know
Yahoo! Life, April 19, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour, CDC Warns—Experts Explain How to Stay Safe
Prevention, April 4, 2023
Pfizer Recalls Millions of Packs of the Migraine Drug Nurtec ODT Due to Child Safety Concerns
Healthline, March 21, 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
More Young Kids Are Being Poisoned By Pot That Looks Like Candy, Leading To Seizures and Comas
Philly Inquirer, February 8, 2023
Cases of Young Kids Eating Legal Weed Edibles Skyrocketing, Researchers Say
Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2023