West Texas Regional Poison Center (WTRPC)

11/26/2025

Don't let food poisoning ruin your holiday. Keep your feast safe (and your guests happy) with these simple safety tips:
🍗 Always thaw turkey in the fridge, never on the counter.
🌡️ Cook thoroughly and use a food thermometer before serving. Turkey should reach 165°F in the thickest part.
🥗 Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
🚫 When in doubt, throw it out!
If you suspect food poisoning or someone isn’t feeling well after eating, call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. We’re here 24/7 for fast, free, and confidential help, even on holidays.

11/26/2025

Keep your kitchen safe with these essentials:
🔹 Clean: Wash hands & surfaces
🔹 Cook: Heat foods to the right temp
🔹 Chill: Refrigerate promptly
🔹 Combat Cross-Contamination: Keep raw + ready-to-eat foods separate
Healthy habits = safer meals!

Keep your kitchen safe with these essentials:
🔹 Clean: Wash hands & surfaces
🔹 Cook: Heat foods to the right temp
🔹 Chill: Refrigerate promptly
🔹 Combat Cross-Contamination: Keep raw + ready-to-eat foods separate
Healthy habits = safer meals!

11/20/2025

Outbreak Alert!

The FDA is investigating illnesses in a outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to large brown cage free "sunshine/omega-3 golden” yolk eggs sourced from Country Eggs, LLC, of Lucerne Valley, CA. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-august-2025

11/20/2025

Thanksgiving is almost here — make sure your turkey has enough fridge time to thaw safely!
Swipe the chart to find your bird’s size and when it needs to go in the refrigerator.
Safe thawing = a safer (and tastier!) holiday meal. 🍁

Thanksgiving is almost here — make sure your turkey has enough fridge time to thaw safely!
Swipe the chart to find your bird’s size and when it needs to go in the refrigerator.
Safe thawing = a safer (and tastier!) holiday meal. 🍁

11/19/2025

Public health officials are concerned that multiple lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and making infants sick with infant botulism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to formula.
Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately. This includes all lots and serving sizes.
Symptoms of infant botulism can take weeks to develop and include:
-Poor feeding
-Loss of head control
-Difficulty swallowing
-Decreased facial expression
If you have questions or if your infant is experiencing symptoms, contact the poison center at
1-800-222-1222 immediately for 24/7 expert help.

Public health officials are concerned that multiple lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and making infants sick with infant botulism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to formula.

Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately. This includes all lots and serving sizes.

Symptoms of infant botulism can take weeks to develop and include:
-Poor feeding
-Loss of head control
-Difficulty swallowing
-Decreased facial expression

If you have questions or if your infant is experiencing symptoms, contact Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 immediately for 24/7 expert help.

Read the full advisory here: https://bit.ly/3LIPPQZ.

11/19/2025

November is !
Smoking remains one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and can be a poisoning risk for kids. The best way to protect your health and your family is to quit.
Kids are naturally curious, and even one cigarette or a cigarette butt can be dangerous if swallowed. Ni****ne poisoning in children can cause nausea or vomiting, a fast heart rate, tremors or weakness, and, in severe cases, trouble breathing or seizures.
Follow these tips to keep your kids safe:
✅ Store ci******es and ashtrays up high and out of reach of children.
✅ Empty ashtrays and dispose of cigarette butts safely.
✅ Talk with children about the dangers of ni****ne and why it’s harmful.
If a child eats or swallows a cigarette or a cigarette butt, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away.

11/17/2025

💊 Keeping medicines safe doesn’t have to be complicated!
Our newest newsletter shares easy, real-life steps to prevent poisonings at home.
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11/14/2025

Recall Alert!

THROW IT OUT! ⚠️ URGENT RECALL issued for baby formula sold nationwide as an infant botulism outbreak grows. At least 15 babies have been sickened. SEE WHAT'S IMPACTED: https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/nation-world/byheart-recalls-all-baby-formula-sold-nationwide-infant-botulism-outbreak-grows/507-193d31cb-24f5-4a61-920b-51b9b6859f3d?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NewsWest_9

11/14/2025

Happy Children’s Day! 🎉
From classrooms to community events, the WTPC teaches thousands of kids how to stay safe and poison-smart. 💙📚
Here’s to our littlest learners!

Happy Children’s Day! 🎉
From classrooms to community events, TPCN teaches thousands of kids how to stay safe and poison-smart. 💙📚
Here’s to our littlest learners!

11/14/2025

🍼 Infant Botulism Outbreak Alert and Formula Recall
Updated 11/12/25
The CDC has reported 15 cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. All ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula has been recalled after cases were confirmed in 12 states, including Washington.
If you use this formula, throw it away immediately, wash any surfaces it touched, and watch your baby for symptoms like constipation, weak cry, floppiness, or feeding trouble.
Learn more and get safety guidance from our experts:
👉 https://www.wapc.org/healthalerts/infantbotulism/
You can always call us at 1-800-222-1222 if you have questions or concerns. Our staff of nurses, pharmacists, and doctors are here for you, 24/7/365.

🍼 Infant Botulism Outbreak Alert and Formula Recall

Updated 11/12/25
The CDC has reported 15 cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. All ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula has been recalled after cases were confirmed in 12 states, including Washington.

If you use this formula, throw it away immediately, wash any surfaces it touched, and watch your baby for symptoms like constipation, weak cry, floppiness, or feeding trouble.

Learn more and get safety guidance from our experts:
👉 https://www.wapc.org/healthalerts/infantbotulism/

You can always call us at 1-800-222-1222 if you have questions or concerns. Our staff of nurses, pharmacists, and doctors are here for you, 24/7/365.

11/13/2025

When in doubt, don’t wait it out!
Poisoning symptoms can appear fast — or not at all.
Call the experts right away for free, confidential help: ☎️ 1-800-222-1222.

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025