New Jersey Poison Control

12/07/2025

🚨 Hidden Danger Alert: This recalled toy poses a risk of serious injury or death if the high-powered magnets are swallowed by a child (or pet). These magnets can attract one another inside the body and cause serious injury. 📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic building cubes, take them away from children and contact CreateOn to receive a replacement set of pip-cubes. Consumers will receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled magnetic cubes in order to receive the replacement.

12/06/2025

: Update on nationwide outbreak of infant botulism from ByHeart baby formula.
🔴 37 babies in 17 states have been hospitalized.
🔴 70 more cases are under investigation.
📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

FDA inspection documents reveal systemic contamination issues at ByHeart formula plant as botulism outbreak sickens 37 infants across 17 states.

12/04/2025

👋 Calling all kids in New Jersey! Submit your poison story for this year's National Poison Prevention Week Video or Poster Contest. Compete with kids around the U.S. to win cash prizes. Share the details!
🔵 Ages K-12th 🟠 K-4th: Poster Contest 🟣 5th-12th Video Contest 🟢 Cash Prizes 🔴 DEADLINE: 2/3/2026
🔗 For details and how to participate: https://www.judgify.me/nppw-contest-2026
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12/03/2025

🤒 Make sure you're taking (or giving) the right amount of a liquid . Do not take more or less than the directions say. Use the dosing device that comes with the medicine. ❌ It's never safe to use a kitchen soup spoon to measure medicine. 📱🧑‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

12/02/2025

🌨️ A winter weather mess is ahead. Quick tips:
✅ Store rock salt safely - out of sight and reach of kids and pets.
✅ Clear high snow around exhaust vents for heaters, furnaces, and other gas appliances. Don't forget car exhausts!
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12/01/2025

Keep these tips in mind when buying holiday gifts that use lithium-ion batteries.

Handle your Lithium Ion Battery gifts with utmost care! 🎁💡 These batteries power most electronic devices, so prioritize the safety of your loved ones this holiday season.

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Grateful for family, friends, and elastic waistbands. Happy Thanksgiving!
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11/27/2025

🚨 Quick tips:
✅ Thaw turkey fully
✅ Cook to proper temps
✅ Hot foods stay hot
✅ Cold foods stay cold
✅ Don't leave food out on the table or counter too long
✅ Refrigerate leftovers fast
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11/26/2025

As you prepare for guests, keep these safety tips in mind when using household cleaners. Since these products are so common, it's easy to forget they contain strong chemicals that can be dangerous if not used safely. 🤚🚫 Never mix chemicals together. It won't make a better cleaner. It can create toxic fumes that can make you sick. Have questions or concerns, call us 24/7 for medical help.📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/26/2025

💊 Getting kids to take medicine can be hard, but it's important parents & caregivers don't call medicine candy to get them to take it. Kids accidentally ingest meds because they look like candy. Call anytime for questions or concerns. 📱👨‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Pills from friends can't be trusted. The only safe medicines are those that come directly from trusted, licensed medical professionals.
💊Pills bought outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous & can be deadly the first time you try one. 📱👨‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

Counterfeit pills are now the #1 emerging risk for youth. More than 50% of counterfeit pills tested by the DEA contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Kids can’t tell real from fake and there are no warning signs.

Early conversations and awareness save lives.

Source: DEA Laboratory Testing Results, 2024.
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/DEA_Lab_Fact_Sheet_2024.pdf