Latest Poisoning News and Information
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 — poisoning news and information 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, New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Managing Director, New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Celebrate This Holiday Season Safely With Tips From the Poison Control Center
Rutgers Today, November 20, 2025
8 Ways to Avoid the Risks of Allergic Reaction, Poisoning on Halloween
TAPinto Morristown, October 30, 2025
FDA urges crackdown on 7-OH, a potent opioid-like substance sold in gas stations
6 ABC News, July 30, 2025
‘Gas station heroin’ is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts
The Associated Press, June 14, 2025
Pink Cocaine, or Tusi with Diane Calello, MD
Outbreak News Today, June 12, 2025
Poison centers see jump in kids’ vitamin A cases during measles outbreak
Consumer Affairs, May 6, 2025
More Than 200,000 Pounds of Egg Beaters Recalled Over Possible Bleach Contamination
Well + Good, March 31, 2025
No laughing matter: Misuse of nitrous oxide on the rise | Action News Investigation
ABC Philly, March 21, 2025
Carbon Monoxide Is the Silent Killer. Poison Control Center Experts Offer Tips on How to Protect Families.
Rutgers Today, March 7, 2025
Taking Acetaminophen to Curb Flu Symptoms? Take Care Not to Overdose.
Rutgers Today, January 10, 2025
Doctors in NJ issue warning after increase of accidental acetaminophen overdoses
ABC 7 Eyewitness News, January 10, 2025
CDC: Deaths From a Rare Drug 100 Times More Powerful Than Fentanyl Are On the Rise
Health, January 3, 2025