The Toxikon Chicago fellows, Sean Bryant and Michael Wahl were updating IPC medical guidelines in advance of the DNC. We looked out the window at Stroger Hospital and saw the United Center, site of DNC, a few blocks away. A little sobering.

As of July 2, 449 people had been infected with one of two outbreak strains, with 125 hospitalized. Illinois is one of the states affected by the recall #salmonella #foodpoisoning #diarrhea cbsnews.com/news/cucumber-…

A study in JAMA Network Open showed that nearly half of online pharmacies selling weight-loss drugs are doing so illegally. A review of IPC cases show that 10 fold dosing errors with compounded weight-loss drugs is a common cause of adverse events. thehill.com/opinion/483040…

In the hectic mornings with families rushing to school and work, medication mix-ups happen. If this happens to your family, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak to one of our pharmacists or nurses. #backtoschool #backtoschool2024 #MedicationSafety

The 8 year old spills his medications on the floor and the 2 year old eats them. What do you do? Call 1-800-222-1222 to speak to one of the nurses or pharmacists at the Illinois Poison Center. The service is free and confidential. #BackToSchool #backtoschool2024

Happy National Dog Day to all the furry family members!

Heat Index up to 115 today in some parts of Illinois. Check your medications if you will be outside for an extended period as some may increase chances of heat related illness. chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2024/0…

9 people have died due to listeria associated with Boar's Head Deli meats. The CDC recommends checking your refrigerator and removing product with “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” on the label #listeria #foodpoisoning cnn.com/2024/08/28/hea…

Apple Juice sold in Walmart recalled due to elevated arsenic levels. Illinois is one of 25 states affected #walmart #arsenic #applejuice kxan.com/news/national-…

RECALL; The magnetic ball sets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed bowel perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, and death can occur. cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/S…

Matt Novak, PharmD, CSPI wrote the latest IPC blog on water bead safety. #waterbeads #surgery #kidsafe ipcblog.wpengine.com/2024/09/03/wat…

If you want a sticker or magnet and are from IL, fill out the form here: illinoispoisoncenter.org/resources/orde… Stickers and magnets galore!

Dietary supplements do not have the same regulation as medications. Ashwagandha, Black cohosh, Garcinia Cambogia, Green tea extract, Red yeast rice and Turmeric/curcumin are associated with liver injury. #supplements womenshealthmag.com/health/a619735…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Back to School time is stressful and teen suicide attempts by overdose increase when compared to summer. Save the suicide hotline, 988, and the national poison center number 1-8000-222-1222 to your phone.

Procter & Gamble has recalled more than eight million packages of its popular liquid laundry detergent pods because a bag defect could make the colorful packs accessible to children #safety #recall kotatv.com/2024/09/07/con…

Blue green algal blooms can release harmful toxins to humans and pets. The algal bloom in Lake Erie is so large this year, it can be seen from space. #bluegreenalgae #bluegreen #toxins newsweek.com/lake-erie-ohio…

Jamar Chase - suffered from food poisoning this weekend in loss to Patriots. To prevent food poisoning, wash your hands, keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Separate meats and vegetables when preparing food. #Jordan #flugame #utahjazz #chicagobull sports.yahoo.com/bengals-star-j…

Letter in Salt Lake Tribune suggests free Narcan for general public. The faster the antidote is given (before EMS arrives) the greater the chance to save a life or prevent permanent brain damage from lack of oxygen. #narcan #oud #overdose sltrib.com/opinion/letter…

9/11, Patriot Day, Never Forget. 2,974 people died that day. 4,343 survivors and first responders have died from 2001-2011. Cancer is just one of the illnesses that 9/11 first responder heroes grapple with every day. #PatriotDay2024 #NYC #TwinTowers

Teen suicide by overdose increases in the back to school period of September and October. Help is a phone call away, 988 (suicide helpline) and 1-800-222-1222 (poison help helpline). Toxikon Chicago Illinois Department of Public Health