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

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NJ Spotlight News anchor discusses a lead screening program for pregnant women and their babies.

 

Lead screening urged for pregnant moms, newborns

NJ Spotlight News, November 12, 2024

Three Diamond Shruumz Premium Microdosing Chocolate bars in fruity bebbles, dark chocolate and cookies & cream flavors.

 

Three deaths linked to recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles

Consumer Affairs, October 4, 2024

Warning sign with megaphone and different colored hand prints. Photo credit: Canva

 

Threat at home: Risky drugs getting in the hands of young NJ kids 

New Jersey 101.5 FM, September 26, 2024

A young child taking pills from a medicine bottle kept on a shelf. Photo: Adobe Stock

 

Study Reveals Sources of Opioid Poisoning Among Children

Rutgers Today, September 25, 2024

 

The New Whippets: Galaxy Gas in Viral TikToks For Sale in NJ

New Jersey 101.5 FM, September 18, 2024

Dr. Bruce Ruck from the New Jersey Poison Control Center talks with Avni Lall from WMBC TV News about ways to keep safe during a heat wave.

 

Beating the Heat

WMBC TV News, July 8, 2024

Image Description: A family of two adults and a child are smiling while holding onto a pool raft.

Be Aware of Hidden Summer Dangers

Rutgers Today, June 5, 2024

Image Description: A person using a nasal spray while lying in the grass with other medicine bottles by their head. Image Credit: Rutgers Today

Can Allergy Medicines Be Dangerous?

Rutgers Today, May 15, 2024

Image Description: A person sitting in their car scrolling through their phone. Image Credit: Getty Images

 

Is idling in your car bad for you?

Yahoo Life, May 13, 2024

Image Description: NJ Spotlight News reports that more NJ children are being screened for lead. Image Credit: NJ Spotlight News

 

More NJ Children Being Tested for Lead

NJ Spotlight News, April 30, 2024

Image Description: NJ Spotlight News anchor reporting on a story warning people to steer clear of "gas station heroin" | (Image Credit: NJ Spotlight News)

 

Warning to steer clear of ‘gas station heroin’

NJ Spotlight News, March 28, 2024

Two young children playing outside and licking snow

 

Weather Questions: How Safe Is It To Eat Illinois Snow?

The Ticket Sports Radio, January 19, 2024