New Jersey Poison Control

11/22/2025

Water bead ingestions are a major concern due to the risk of internal swelling and blockage, which can be fatal. If you live with or care for young children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or pets, we strongly recommend not having water beads at home. 📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/21/2025

Everyone is at risk of foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) but young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get sick from eating foods contaminated with bacteria and other germs. 📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/21/2025

As you create your food shopping list, pay attention to food recall alerts you may see in the news and on social media. Don't forget to check your fridge, freezer, and pantry for foods you may already have at home.📱🧑‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/20/2025

🚨 Lifesaving Reminder:❄️🌪️⛈️ Power outages can be dangerous. Never use generators, grills, or gas stoves indoors — carbon monoxide is deadly and invisible! Know the signs of poisoning: headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, sleepiness.📱🧑‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/20/2025

A great example of 'more' does not mean 'better'. Too much of any one ingredient can lead to overdose regardless if it's a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, vitamin, or supplement. Treat vitamins and supplements like medicines.
🔻Check the active ingredients on the products you're using to make sure you are not taking more than the recommended daily dose of that ingredient.
📱👨‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

Vitamin D is vital for immunity, brain health, strong bones, and overall well-being, but taking in too much from supplements can be harmful.

11/19/2025

The line (1-800-222-1222) is available 24/7 and will always answer your call, but it's important to know when to call 911.

You should call 911 immediately if a person :
❌ is having difficulty breathing
❌ collapses or is losing consciousness
❌ is having a seizure

11/19/2025

🍗 From prep to leftovers, keep food safe! Remember these steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill.
📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/18/2025

's Good Samaritan laws protect the person(s) overdosing and the person(s) helping to save them.
🔻 saves lives! Get naloxone in NJ. No prescription or name needed 👉 https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/stopoverdoses/
🔻Not sure it's an ? Assume it is.
📱👨‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/18/2025

🤒 Season Alert: Always check medicine labels for active ingredients when using more than one product to treat symptoms.
💊 It's easy to accidentally give or take too much acetaminophen. Too much of an active ingredient can be harmful.
🧐 Medicine labels give you the information you need for safe use. Follow the directions as written unless you are instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

11/17/2025

❄️⚠️ 🚗Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning happens outdoors too. Clear all snow around the exhaust pipe before starting the vehicle/keep it running. A blocked pipe can cause deadly CO to build up inside your vehicle -- poisoning people/pets.📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

If you are stopped or stalled in wintry weather, don't panic:

- Stay with your car

- Let your car be seen

- Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of any snow and run your car only sporadically

11/15/2025

: 🚨 Expanded recall of ByHeart baby formula due to a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.
🔻 The recall now includes EVERY ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula can and Anywhere Pack stick.
📱👩‍⚕️ 1-800-222-1222

Here’s a list of impacted products.

11/14/2025

This is an important reminder. Air fryers can cause home fires if they are not used safely. Remember to clean the inside of the fryer to remove grease, grime, and burnt food that may have been left behind.