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Officially known as the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System. NJPIES is New Jersey's only poison control center. Poison experts are available 24/7/365 at 1-800-222-1222 for confidential advice regarding poison emergencies as well as to

provide information on any questions or concerns you may have regarding poison prevention, medication safety and interactions, food poisoning, animal bites and stings, plant safety, carbon monoxide poisoning and more that you, your family, or pets may have come into contact with or consumed. Available any time, day or night - Call 800-222-1222, chat via www.njpies.org, or text in at 8002221222@njpies.org to contact a NJ Poison Expert. Help is available in more than 150 languages. Twitter ()
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04/21/2026

๐Ÿง’ Kids and adult recreational products donโ€™t mix. Unlike adults, children who ingest edibles are at a much higher risk for severe health effects and even fatal outcomes from ma*****na.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies? Call 1-800-222-1222 if a child was exposed to cannab*s products. Do not wait, call us right away for medical guidance and next steps.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
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Dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs, no questions asked!   is Saturday, April 25, 10am-2pm.๐Ÿ’Š  Find a collection site ๐Ÿ‘‰  ww...
04/20/2026

Dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs, no questions asked! is Saturday, April 25, 10am-2pm.
๐Ÿ’Š Find a collection site ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.DEATakeBack.com
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ 1-800-222-1222
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๐Ÿšจ Recall Alert: Magnetic charms sold on Amazon can easily detach and be swallowedโ€”posing a medical emergency for kids.โš ๏ธ...
04/18/2026

๐Ÿšจ Recall Alert: Magnetic charms sold on Amazon can easily detach and be swallowedโ€”posing a medical emergency for kids.
โš ๏ธ A swallowed magnet isnโ€™t just a choking hazardโ€”itโ€™s a medical emergency.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธQuestions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
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This recall involves Maitys' drinkware charms. The recalled magnetic charms were sold in sets of 400 multicolored charms with magnetic backings used to attach the charm to glass drinkware. "Maitys" is printed on the front of the charm's box.

04/17/2026

Help loosen the grip of prescription drug misuse--drop off your unneeded meds today. is a win-win for everyone. Spring clean your medicine cabinet, dispose of medicines safely, and keep your loved ones and community safe.
๐Ÿ’Š Find a collection site near you ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.DEATakeBack.com
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
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๐Ÿ”ดโœ‹ Stop and read. This info may save your life and the lives of those you love, including your fur babies! CO detectors ...
04/17/2026

๐Ÿ”ดโœ‹ Stop and read. This info may save your life and the lives of those you love, including your fur babies! CO detectors bought from third-party sellers on major online marketplaces like Amazon may be defective. Read below.
โœ… Questions or concerns about carbon monoxide? Call us 24/7 for free medical help.
๐Ÿ“ฑ 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/faulty-carbon-monoxide-detector-amazon/

A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.

04/15/2026

Medicines. Cleaners. Button batteries. Most poisonings happen at homeโ€”and involve everyday items. Accidental exposures a...
04/14/2026

Medicines. Cleaners. Button batteries.
Most poisonings happen at homeโ€”and involve everyday items. Accidental exposures are preventable.
Here's how to prevent tomorrow's emergencies:
๐Ÿ” Lock away medicines, household chemicals, cannab*s edibles, v**es and liquid ni****ne, and button batteries .
โœ… Read product labels for directions and warnings
โŒ Donโ€™t mix medicines or chemical products
โœ… Save 1-800-222-1222. Call 24/7 for medical help.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: http://njpoisoncenter.org
โœ… Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

Poison risks affect all ages, from toddlers to older adults. Learn practical safety steps to reduce exposure at home and prevent emergencies.

๐Ÿค” Ever wonder โ€ฆ Is this an emergency? Or am I overthinking it?When youโ€™re not sure who to ask, ask us. Our medical profe...
04/14/2026

๐Ÿค” Ever wonder โ€ฆ Is this an emergency? Or am I overthinking it?
When youโ€™re not sure who to ask, ask us. Our medical professionals are available to help you figure out what to do nextโ€”calmly and confidentially.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: Call -800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
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๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐‡๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ ๐›๐ž ๐š๐ฌ๐ค๐ž๐?
Our poison information specialists will quickly assess the situation you are calling about by asking various questions. You will provide the answers you can/are willing to disclose. The specialist will then be able to provide first-aid recommendations based on the information gathered.
โœ” If possible, have the medicine, chemical, or substance in front of you when calling to provide specific details about the product.

๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿฅ—  Preventing food poisoning starts while shopping.โœ… Keep raw meat separate, check expiration dates, and save cold item...
04/14/2026

๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿฅ— Preventing food poisoning starts while shopping.
โœ… Keep raw meat separate, check expiration dates, and save cold items for last.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: http://njpoisoncenter.org
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๐Ÿ“ˆ New research: Vapes have replaced ci******es as the top ni****ne poisoning risk for kids under 5. While cigarette expo...
04/13/2026

๐Ÿ“ˆ New research: Vapes have replaced ci******es as the top ni****ne poisoning risk for kids under 5. While cigarette exposures dropped, v**e exposures surged 243%.
What you can do today:
๐Ÿ”’ Store va**ng devices and refills locked away and out of sight.
๐Ÿ‘ถ Never leave v**es unattendedโ€”even for a moment.
๐Ÿšซ Avoid using or charging v**es around young children.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
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A sharp increase in e-cigarette exposures among children under 5 has researchers at Rutgers sounding the alarm about evolving ni****ne dangers.

Guests at the house? Their bags, jackets, and purses may contain v**es or cannab*s edibles. A quick check can help keep ...
04/13/2026

Guests at the house? Their bags, jackets, and purses may contain v**es or cannab*s edibles. A quick check can help keep kids and pets safe.
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

04/12/2026

๐Ÿ’Š Donโ€™t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you havenโ€™t used them, donโ€™t need them, or theyโ€™re expired, drop them off at a collection site near you on Saturday, April 25th, 10am-2pm. www.DEATakeBack.com
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Questions or emergencies: 1-800-222-1222
๐Ÿ’ฌ Live chat: http://njpoisoncenter.org
Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

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