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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Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness this Holiday Season
Rutgers Today, November 21, 2024
Lead Screening in Pregnancy Can Protect Maternal and Newborn Health. Why Is It Not Universal?
Rutgers Today, November 19, 2024
How to protect trick-or-treaters from cannabis edibles, allergens, and more this Halloween
Philly Inquirer, October 28, 2024
A TikTok Trend Has Kids Using Whipped Cream Canisters to Get High — and It’s Incredibly Dangerous
Food & Wine, October 5, 2024
Unsecured Opioid Prescriptions and Pet Meds Cause Child Poisonings
Pain News Network, October 3, 2024
Opioid poisoning among children mostly caused by accidental exposure, study says
NJ Spotlight News, September 27, 2024
Threat at home: Risky drugs getting in the hands of young NJ kids
New Jersey 101.5 FM, September 26, 2024
What to know about the New Jersey law that regulates the manufacturing and sale of Delta-8 products
WHYY, September 22, 2024
The New Whippets: Galaxy Gas in Viral TikToks For Sale in NJ
New Jersey 101.5 FM, September 18, 2024
How to use portable generators safely during storm season to avoid CO poisoning
WBGO45, August 28, 2024
What Is ‘Teflon Flu’? Here Are The Symptoms To Watch For—And How To Avoid It, According To Toxicologists
Women’s Health, July 18, 2024
New Jersey Hiking Survival Guide: Tips on ticks, bears, snakes and heat
NorthJersey.com, June 28, 2024
Lead levels in children dropping across New Jersey but not gone, report says. Map shows where the highest levels are
CBS News New York, May 10, 2024
Experts warn about dangers of ‘gas station heroin’ | Action News Investigation
6 ABC Action News, May 9, 2024
Authorities: 2 children at Port Reading school become sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies
News 12 New Jersey, April 19, 2024
‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Drinks and Pills Containing Tianeptine, Dangerously Addictive and Damaging, FDA Warns
Inside Edition, March 27, 2024
Tianeptine, known as ‘gas station heroin,’ is easy to find, potentially dangerous to use
ABC 7 News Chicago, February 28, 2024
Illnesses linked to ‘gas station heroin’ are growing, New Jersey health officials warn
WHYY, February 20, 2024
‘Gas station anti-depressant’ causing serious health problems in NJ
New Jersey 101.5 FM, February 19, 2024
Officials: 4 middle school students taken to hospital for ingesting marijuana gummies
News 12 New Jersey, February 16, 2024
Tiny but Dangerous: Bite-sized batteries, strong magnets hide in plain sight
WRNJ News, February 12, 2024
Why there’s lead in Stanley water bottles — and the real reason that’s a problem
Vox, February 2, 2024
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