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Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel
Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel More than 11,000 bottles of torch fuel are being recalled because they violate multiple safety standards, posing a deadly poisoning risk to children. Firefly Fuel issued the recall for about 11,275 of its "Safe & Green" 32-ounce torch fuel bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The transparent bottles contain hydrocarbons that require child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The included nozzle applicator isn't child-resistant, meaning that if it replaces the original closure, young children could access the liqui…
Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study
Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study Poisonings among young children have risen sharply as products like nicotine pouches and vaping liquids become more popular, according to a new study. US poison control centers received 134,663 reports of kids six years old and younger ingesting nicotine from 2010 through 2023, according to the study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday, July 14. In a shorter timeframe, the researchers found that nicotine poisonings rose by more than 760% from 2020 to 2023. The study said that two children died from ingesting e-liquids and 39 suffered "major eff…
Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police
Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police A jilted lover is giving new meaning to the expression, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, has been arrested for allegedly sending poisoned Easter eggs and candy to her ex-boyfriend’s new family in Brazil on Wednesday, April 16, according to People.  The new girlfriend's 7-year-old son, Luis Silva, reportedly ate the tainted treats and later died from the poisoning, The New York Daily News reported. Authorities have not determined the cause of his death.  The child’s mother and 13-year-old sister also ate the chocolate. They were immediat…
Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles
Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles Thousands of dietary supplement bottles, including iron and prenatal vitamins, are being pulled from shelves after failing to meet child safety standards, officials said. Nutritional Fundamentals for Health has recalled approximately 17,660 bottles of its dietary supplements, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Mar. 27. The Canadian wellness company issued the recall after discovering the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a serious poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children. The recalled products include Iron SAP, Heme Iron SAP,…
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, Cpsc Says A recall has been issued for Benadryl due to a bottle safety flaw that could put children at risk of poisoning, officials said. Arsell Inc. is recalling about 2,300 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Brooklyn, New York-based company issued the recall after discovering the 100-milliliter bottles' packaging wasn't child-resistant, violating federal safety regulations.  The liquid allergy medication contains diphenhydramine, which must be packaged in a way that prevents children from acc…
Mass Man Slipped Girlfriend Abortion Pill Disguised As Vitamins: DA Mass Man Slipped Girlfriend Abortion Pill Disguised As Vitamins: DA
Mass Man Slipped Girlfriend Abortion Pill Disguised As Vitamins: DA A 43-year-old Brookline man is accused of giving his then-pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill but telling her it was a vitamin, causing her to have a miscarriage. authorities said Robert Kawada is charged with poisoning, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant person, and assault and battery on a household or family member, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Watertown police believe Kawada gave the woman Misoprostol, a drug commonly used to end pregnancies. Planned Parenthood said the medication is 85 to 95 percent effective up to 11 weeks from conception. …