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  1. Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Abrin Chemical Fact Sheet Key points Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick. Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed. If you …

  2. Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of …

    Apr 2, 2024 · The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public …

  3. Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were …

  4. Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC

    Aug 28, 2024 · Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation. Employers and workers …

  5. Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC

    Jan 31, 2025 · The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, …

  6. Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Background Strychnine is a strong poison. Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people. Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health …

  7. NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants

    Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac. Images courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and …

  8. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    Apr 17, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it.

  9. Thallium: Systemic Agent | NIOSH | CDC

    Thallium was discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861. It is a soft, heavy, inelastic metal. Thallium is tasteless and odorless and has been used by murderers as a difficult to detect poison.

  10. Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC

    Feb 15, 2024 · Cannabis Product Alert‎ If you use cannabis products, keep them in a locked childproof container and out of the reach and sight of children and pets. For additional …