Utah Poison Control Center

11/21/2025

Keep the holiday cheer, with no foodborne illness fear! Follow the tips in the video to help prevent food poisoning. If you suspect food poisoning, do not hesitate to call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Save the number in your phone today!!

11/21/2025

The National Poison Prevention Week Council is holding a contest to raise awareness among all students K-12. The 2026 theme is “When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you.” You can use your creativity to help people learn about poison dangers and how to stay safe from poisoning! Follow the link for more information on how to enter the contest. Deadline to submit an entry is February 3,2026.
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11/21/2025

Keep your pet’s medicine separate from your own! Taking the wrong medicine by mistake can be dangerous. If this happens, call Poison Help right away at 1-800-222-1222. When the unexpected happens, we’re here for you 24/7, 365 days per year. Free, confidential, expert help all year round.

11/21/2025

Cold weather can bring hidden dangers. As temperatures drop, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning rises. CO is colorless, odorless, and deadly—often called the “silent killer.”
✅ Install CO detectors
✅ Keep vents clear
✅ Never use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices indoors

Learn more and protect your family:

SALT LAKE CITY (November 2025) – Carbon monoxide (CO), sometimes referred to as the silent killer, causes more than 100,000 emergency department visits in the United States and more than 400 deaths each year1. In Utah, there were 384 emergency department visits and 3 deaths reported in 2024 (th...

11/17/2025

Utah Poison Control Center has got your back when it comes to the Thanksgiving turkey! The safest way to defrost a turkey is in the fridge. Thaw for 24 hours per 4–5 lbs. Check the chart below to see what date you need to turn the switch from freezer to fridge. Stay safe, stay stuffed, and enjoy a poison free holiday!

11/14/2025

Avoid food poisoning by cleaning out your fridge and throwing away unused, moldy, or expired food. Quickly put the food you are keeping back in the fridge so it’s not sitting out too long. For questions or concerns about food safety, call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222

11/10/2025

Happy Veterans Day from Utah Poison Control Center! Thank you to all those who serve our country now or have done so in the past. The Utah Poison Control Center is here for you 24/7, even on holidays, for any poison-related questions concerns. Call the Poison Help line at: 1-800-222-1222 for free and confidential

11/07/2025

Nothing beats talking to a real human when it comes to poison emergencies! They offer a level of compassion, calmness and knowledge that an AI or internet search can't quite do. Plus, when you call the Poison Help Line your call will be handled by pharmacists, nurses, and medical doctors who specialize in poison exposures. It’s always free and confidential and available anytime day or night at 1-800-222-1222.

11/03/2025

Toilet bowl cleaners are strong and should only be used for cleaning the toilet bowl. Follow directions on the package, keep it up and away from kids, and never mix different cleaning products together. If you have any questions or someone needs help, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

10/31/2025

Thank you for following along with our Halloween campaign! Stay safe this Halloween and call Poison Help with any poison questions or emergencies at 1-800-222-1222. Our poison specialists are ready to take your call 24/7.

10/30/2025

Don’t let your kids bite glowsticks. If they get any of the liquid on their skin, in their eyes or in their mouth call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

10/29/2025

Be careful with button batteries. Call Poison Help right away at 1-800-222-1222, if you think someone swallowed a button battery.