Press Releases
2018
- October 2018: Cold Weather Safety: Carbon Monoxide Kills Every Year
- September 2018: Health Experts Warn Frozen Dessert (Dragons Breath) is Causing Adverse Effects
- August 2018: Mushroom Poisionings Up in the Garden State
- July 2018: Potential Dangers by the Pool
- June 2018: Heat Wave
- May 2018: The Unknown Dangers of Allergy Season
- March 2018: Poisonings Happen Anywhere, Anytime and to Anyone: New Jersey Celebrates 56th Annual National Poison Prevention Week
- March 2018: UPDATE – State Residents Suffer CO Poisoning after Weekend’s Dangerous Nor’easter
- March 2018: Carbon Monoxide from Hookah Smoking: An Unusual Source of Poisoning
- March 2018: Nor’easter Expected to Tackle New Jersey: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is Serious and Deadly
- January 2018: Carbon Monoside Kills Even During Snowstorms: Don’t Be Fooled
2017
- December 2017: Deck the Halls with Boughs of Safety-NJ Poison Center’s Holiday Hazards List
- November 2017: Don’t Spoil the Holidays: Put Food Safety on the Menu
- November 2017: Don’t Be the Next Statistic: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning KILLS
- October 2017: Fight Back Against Rx Drug Abuse
- October 2017: Hidden Danger of Indoor Target Shooting: Lead Poisoning is a Real Risk
- September 2017: Health Alert – Don’t Get Sick after Visiting Petting Zoos
- September 2017: Does Your Classroom Pass the Test? State Poison Control Center Provides Poisoning Safety Tips to School Staff
- August 2017: NJ Poison Center Sees a Spike in Mushroom Poisoning: Don’t Be the Next Case
- August 2017: Designer Drugs: Not a Safe High – Manmade, Unpredictable and Addictive
- July 2017: Beat the Heat: High Temps Can Make You Sick
- June 2017: Prevent a Trip to the ED 4th of July Weekend
- May 2017: Medicine and Drugged Driving? Can Your Medicine Make Driving Dangerous?
- April 2017: Boosting Athletic Performance Comes With Risks: NJ Resident Suffers Near Fatal Consequences from Using Anabolic Steroids
- March 2017: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: National Poison Prevention Week 2017
- March 2017: Don’t Be a Statistic During Severe Weather Conditions: Poisoning Exposures are Common but Preventable
- February 2017: Be Prepared for Snow-Related Poisoning Exposures: What You Need to Know
- February 2017: Super Bowl Food Safety: Don’t Sweat It
- January 2017: New Jersey Experiencing Severe Weather from Approaching Nor’easter: Increased Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Bad Weather
2016
- December 2016: The Most Wonderful Time of Year – Let’s Keep It Injury Free
- November 2016: Danger in an Unexpected Place: Children Sickened by Industrial Cleaning Products from Parents’ Workplace
- October 2016: Safe Trick-or-Treating: Tips from the NJ Poison Center
- October 2016: Lead Poisoning: Permanent but Preventable – Lead Poisoning Remains a Concern for NJ Families
- September 2016: New Jersey Gears Up for a Round of Mother Nature: Gas Powered Generators Increase Risk for Carbon Monoxide CO Poisoning After Bad Weather
- August 2016: Suicide Drug Overdoses in NJ Children as Young as 10-14 Years Old: No Longer Surprising to the Poison Experts
- July 2016: Summer Highs in NJ: Dangerous Temps Can Make You Sick
- June 2016: Father’s Day Celebrations: Keep it Safe and Fun
- May 2016: Safety Tips for Allergy Sufferers
- April 2016: Take a Stand against Rx Drug Abuse: Prevent Unintentional Poisonings – April 30, 2016
- March 2016: NJ Lead Crisis 2016: NJ Poison Center to Help Residents Concerned about Lead
- March 2016: NJPIES Celebrates the Value of our Nation’s Poison Centers: National Poison Prevention Week 2016
- February 2016: Valentine’s Day Dangers: Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe
- January 2016: Be Prepared for Snow-Related Poisoning Exposures: What You Need to Know To Prevent Illness
2015
- December 2015: Santa’s Checklist for Injury Prevention: Safety is the Best Gift
- December 2015: After 32 Years At the Helm of NJPIES, Director Dr. Marcus Has Seen It All
- November 2015: Let’s Talk Holiday Cooking: Keep Food Poisoning off the Guest List
- November 2015: State’s Poison Center Warns of Increased Risk of CO Poisoning during Heating Season
- October 2015: Morris County Woman Poisoned After Eating Wild Mushrooms
- October 2015: Halloween Safety Infographic
- October 2015: Safe Trick or Treating: Glow Stick Liquid & Other Safety Tips
- October 2015: Severe Weather Warning for New Jersey: Know How to Prevent Unintentional Poisonings
- September 2015: DEA Helps You Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet
- August 2015: 10 Summer Safety Reminders to Prevent a Trip to the ER Labor Day Weekend
- July 2015: Caution: Portuguese man-of-wars at the Jersey Shore
- June 2015: Allergy Sufferers Beware What You Need to Know about Driving While Using Allergy Medicine
- June 2015: Father’s Day Celebrations: Don’t Put Food Poisoning on the Menu
- April 2015: Street Drug Causing Life-threatening Reactions
- April 2015: SAFETY First: Prevent Mishaps during Passover/Easter
- March 2015: Assemblyman Tom Giblin Visits the NJ Poison Center: New Jersey Celebrates National PoisPrevention Weeek
- March 2015: Poisoning Injuries and Deaths are Preventable: National Poison Prevention Week 2015
- February 2015:Valentine’s Day Celebration: Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe
- January 2015: Protect Yourself and Be Prepared: NJ Poison Experts Warn of Snow-Related Poisoning Exposures
- January 2015: Don’t Double Up on Acetaminophen: Overdoses are a Serious Risk during Flu Season
2014
- December 2014: Tis the Season to be Aware: Safety is the Best Gift
- December 2014: Driving While Under the Influence: It’s Not Only Alcohol – Medications Count Too
- November 2014: Snow for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Tips to Avoid Poisoning Exposures during Severe Weather
- November 2014: Good Food Gone Bad: Avoid “Poisoning” Your Holiday Guests at the Dinner Table
- November 2014: NJ Residents Hospitalized for Mushroom Poisoning
- October 2014: Warning to Parents this Halloween: Marijuana Candies Packaged to Look Like Popular Brand Candies
- October 2014: Add Heating System Safety to Your Fall “To Do” List
- October 2014: Stay Safe While Enjoying Fall Activities
- October 2014: Ground Rules for Safe “Trick or Treating”
- October 2014:Is Your Home Lead Free: Lead Poisoning Remains a Concern for NJ Families
- September 2014: Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare
- September 2014: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet: September 27, 2014
- Augugst 2014: Don’t Spend Your Holiday in the ER
- August 2014: Dangers Facing College Freshmen: Be Aware and Avoid Mishaps
- July 2014: Mushroom Bloom on Lawns and in Parks: Beware: Toxic Look-A-Likes Can Fool You
- July 2014: 10 Things to Remember this 4th of July Weekend: Better Safe Than Sorry
- June 2014: Repairing/Rebuilding Your Home Post Sandy? NJ Poison Experts Discuss Lead Poisoning Concerns
- May 2014: National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2014: Get Your Family Ready for the Next Hurricane Sandy
- April 2014: Severe Allergy Season Predicted: Sufferers Beware
- April 2014: 10 Things Poison Experts Want You to Kow When Preparing for Easter
- March 2014: Spring into Action with National Poison Prevention Week: Let’s Make a Difference
- February 2014: Binge Drinking Craze: NekNomination is a Growing Concern for Poison Experts
- February 2014: NJ’s Winter Wonderland 2014: Lessons Learned by Poison Experts
- January 2014: One Two Punch from Mother Nature: High Scnow Accumulations and Freezing Temps
- January 2014:This Year I RESOLVE to Lose Weight- Buyer Beware: Poison Experts Warn about using Dietary Supplements
- January 2014: New Jersey Enterss 2014 with a Blast from Mother Nature: Precautions Before, During, and After the Storm
2013
- December 2013: Deck the Halls with Prevention and Safety: Help Decrease Holiday Injuries
- November 2013: Food Safety for the Holidays: Safety Tips to Avoid Giving Your Guests Food Poisoning
- October 2013: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet: Help Prevent Unintentional Poisonings and Rx Drug Abuse on October 26th
- October 2013: Check Your Heating System: Don’t Become a Statistic – Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- October 2013: New Jersey Gears Up for Another Round of Mother Nature: Gas Powered Generators Increase the Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Bad Weather
- September 2013: Molly: A Drug Every Parent Should Know About
- August 2013: Don’t Spend Your Holiday in the ER: NJ Poison Experts – A Phone Call Away
- August 2013: BREAKING NEWS: Candy Lookalike Laundry Detergent Pod Involved in Dealth of an Infant
- July 2013: Here We Go Again – Another Round of Heat for NJ: Dangerous Temps Can Make You Sick
- June 2013: 10 Things to Remember this 4th of July Weekend: Better Safe than Sorry
- May 2013: NJ’s First Heat Wave of the Season: Poison Center Experts Warn About Safety
- May 2013: Avoiding Warm Weather Poisonings: Keeping Memorial Day Weekend Safe
- May 2013: The Internet Can Literally Make You Sick
- March 2013: Plan to Spring for the Easter Holiday?
- March 2013: NJ Poison Experts Remind Residents That Poisonings Span a Lifetime
- March 2013: State Legislature Recognizes Importance of National Poison Prevention Week
- March 2013: New Jersey Gears Up for Another Round of Mother Nature
- February 2013: Winter Storm Predicted to Dump Significant Snow on NJ: NJ Poison Experts Here to Help, Call 800-222-1222
- January 2013: Flu Sufferers Beware: Tips to Avoid Unintentional Poisonings
- January 2013: Cold Weather Alert: Freezing Temperatures Are Upon Us
2012
- December 2012: Mixing Alcohol and Medications Can Prove to be a Deadly Combination
- December 2012: Hustle and Bustle of the Holiday Season Leaves Room for Mishaps
- December 2012: Call the NJ Poison Center: Don’t Waste Time Searching the Internet
- November 2012: Preparing for the Holidays: NJ Poison Experts Help Residents Avoid Food Poisoning
- November 2012: Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy: NJ Residents Getting Sick from Using Grills Indoors
- October 2012: Major Storm Predicted to Hit NJ in Coming Days: Gas Powered Generators Increase the Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Bad Weather
- October 2012: Trick or Treat with Ease: Safety Tips to Keep Halloween Safe and Fun for Kids
- September 2012: Got Drugs…Dispose of Them Safely – Help Stop Rx Drug Abuse on September 29th-
- August 2012: Let’s Celebrate Labor Day Weekend: Know Your Poison Prevention Safety Tips
- August 2012:Possible Outbreak of West Nile Virus: NJ Poison Experts Advise on Prevention
- July 2012: Severe Rain Storms Expected Today in NJ: Increased Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Bad Weather
- July 2012: Excessive Heat Warning for New Jersey: NJ Poison Experts Advise on Heat and Sun-Related Illnesses
- June 2012: Use Caution During 4th of July Celebrations: Brush Up on Your Summer Safety Tips
- June 2012:NJ Child Critically Ill from Concentrated Packets of Laundry Detergent
- June 2012: Excessive Heat Warning for New Jersey: NJ Poison Experts Advise on Heat and Sun-Related Illnesses
- June 2012: Parents Beware: High School Exams are Here – Students Misusing Drugs as Study Aids
- May 2012: NJ Poison Experts Warn About Concentrated Packets of Laundry Detergent
- May 2012: Jump into Summer with Safety First: Be Aware of Summer Safety Tips
- April 2012: Misusing Drugs as Study Aids
- April 2012: National Rx Take Back Event
- March 2012: Easter and Passover Holidays Remind Us to Spring Clean Our Homes
- March 2012: Poisoning is a Big Deal: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week
- March 2012: Beware of Medication Mix-Ups: Help is a Phone Call Away
- February 2012: Teen Suicides by Medication Overdoses Increase: NJ Poison Experts See an Increase in Calls
- January 2012: Resolutions to Shed the Holiday Pounds: Dietary Supplements May Be Cause for Concern
2011
- December 2011: Be Mindful When Celebrating New Year’s Eve: Mixing Alcohol and Medications…A Dangerous Combination
- December 2011: Common Holiday Mishaps – NJ Poison Experts Keep Families Safe Through the Holidays
- November 2011: NJ Poison Experts Offer Poison Prevention Tips for Holiday Cooking
- October 2011: Safety Alert from New Jersey Poison Center
- October 2011: NJ Poison Control Center Promotes the DEA’s National Prescription Take-Back Event on Saturday, October 29, 2011
- October 2011: Keep Halloween Safe and Fun for Little Monsters, Ghosts and Goblins
- October 2011: Carbon Monoxide Death Reported in New Jersey
- September 2011: Study Released in Journal of Pediatrics
- September 2011: Stay Safe During Hurricane Clean Up
- September 2011: NJ Poison Experts Help Residents Prepare for the End of Summer
- August 2011: Severe Rain Storm and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- August 2011: Mushroom Warning: Warm, Wet Weather Brings Wild Mushroom
- July 2011: Safety Should Never Take a Holiday Break
- June 2011: Poison Control Center Advises Community on Heat and Sun Related Illnesses
- May 2011: Kickoff Summer With Safety on Your Mind
- May 2011: Allergy Sufferers Beware
- May 2011: Warning: Wild Mushrooms May Look Innocent But May Prove to be Deadly
- April 2011: Easter and Passover Holiday Safety Tips
- March 2011: Severe Storms and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- February 2011: Winter Safety Alert
- January 2011: Beware of Dietary Supplements – They Aren’t Always What They Seem
2010
- December 2010: Winter Safety Alert Update
- December 2010: Uncover Hidden Home Dangers Before They Ruin Your Holiday
- December 2010: Would Your Kitchen Pass Restaurant Health Inspection?
- November 2010: Illegal Pesticides in Misleading Packaging
- October 2010: NJ Poison Control Unveils Interactive Website with Live Chat and Texting Capabilities
- October 2010: Protect Your Goblins on All Hallows’ Eve
- September 2010: Change of Season Is a Good Time to Discard Unused, Expired Medication
- June 2010: Traveling With Medication
- June 2010: Sunscreen
- May 2010: Caffeine
- April 2010: Perscription Drug Abuse
- March 2010: National Poison Prevention Week
- March 2010: Cullen & Black Market Plastic Surgery Media Alert
- February 2010: Food Saftey Tips for Residence with Power Outages
- February 2010: Snow Related CO
- February 2010: Countdown to The SuperBowl
2009
- December 2009: Holiday Safety Tips for Parents, Partygoers and Pets
- December 2009: Pediatric H1N1 Vaccine Recall
- November 2009: Operation Medicine Cabinet NJ
- November 2009: NJPIES Prescription Drug Abuse
- November 2009: NJPIES Carbon Monoxide Media Alert
- October 2009: NJPIES Phone Defense H1N1
- October 2009: Halloween Safety
- August 2009: Wild Mushrooms Warning
- July 2009: Poisonings Cause More Deaths Than Motor Vehicle Accidents
- June 2009: Caution this 4th of July: Torch Lamp Oil Mistaken for Juice
- June 2009: Allergy Sufferers Beware
- May 2009: Torch Lamp Oil Mistaken for Apple Juice
- April 2009: OTC Warning Swine Flu
- April 2009: Swine Flu
- April 2009: Spring Cleaning
- April 2009: Are your teens “Pharming”?
- April 2009: Easter/Passover Holiday Spanish
- April 2009: Easter/Passover Holiday
- February 2009: Poison Prevention Week
- January 2009: Cold Weather Alert
2008
- December 2008: Traveling Safely During the Holidays
- December 2008: Common Holiday Mishaps
- November 2008: Countdown to the Holidays
- November 2008: Don’t Become a Statistic of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- October 2008: Halloween
- October 2008: Talk about Prescriptions Month
- September 2008: Warning Wild Mushrooms
- August 2008: National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
- July 2008: Fruit Bomb Air Freshener Mistaken for Candy
- July 2008: Leaves of 3 Let Them Be
- June 2008: Look Alike Products
- June 2008: Torch Lamp Oil Mistaken for Apple Juice
- May 2008: Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly
- April 2008: Spring Clean with Ease
- March 2008: National Poison Prevention Week
- March 2008: Children Poisoned by Products Containing Camphor
- March 2008: Easter Hazards
- February 2008: Unintentional Drug Overdose Death Study Group
- February 2008: Valentine’s Day Dangers
- January 2008: Acetaminophen Overdoses
2007
- December 2007: Snow Related CO Poisoning
- December 2007: Medications While Traveling
- November 2007: Countdown to the Holidays
- October 2007: Parent Ground Rules for Trick or Treating
- October 2007: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Kill
- September 2007: Eating Wild Mushrooms Leads to Hospitalization
- August 2007: Medication Abuse in Adolescents
- August 2007: Heat-Related Illness
- July 2007: Medication Safety While Traveling
- June 2007: Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly
- May 2007: Caution against Mixing Cleaning Products
