Poison Information Center-Tampa, FL

09/12/2025

Know the signs. Save a life. 💜

During National Su***de Prevention Month, Florida Poison Control Centers reminds you that many su***de attempts involve poisoning.
Recognize the warning signs—talk, behavior, and mood matter.

📞 If you suspect poisoning or overdose, call the Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
📞 If someone is in crisis, call 988.

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09/11/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💜💙
Knowing who to call can save a life.
📞 911 – For medical or safety emergencies
📞 988 – For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts
📞 Help at 1-800-222-1222 – For poison emergencies or overdose questions
You’re not alone. Help is just a call away.
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09/10/2025

💜 World Su***de Prevention Day – Sept. 10
Most su***de attempts involve substances found at home—medications, poisons, and more. Prevention starts with awareness and safe storage.
📞 Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison emergencies.
📞 Call 988 for mental health support.
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09/08/2025

🚨Recall
Frozen vegetables sold in Florida and other states have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
👉 The recall includes Endico brand frozen peas & carrots and mixed vegetables.
👉 Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
👉 Consumers are urged to check their freezers, discard or return affected products, and seek medical care if symptoms develop.
📞 If you have questions or concerns, call the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222 – experts are available 24/7.
More details here: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/recall/frozen-vegetables-sold-6-states-recalled-possible-listeria-contaminati-rcna229367
🚨 Retiro del mercado
Se han retirado del mercado vegetales congelados vendidos en Florida y otros estados debido a una posible contaminación con Listeria.
👉 El retiro incluye vegetales congelados marca Endico, específicamente guisantes con zanahorias y vegetales mixtos.
👉 La Listeria puede causar enfermedades graves, especialmente en niños pequeños, adultos mayores, mujeres embarazadas y personas con sistemas inmunológicos debilitados.
👉 Se insta a los consumidores a revisar sus congeladores, desechar o devolver los productos afectados y buscar atención médica si presentan síntomas.
📞 Si tienes preguntas o inquietudes, llama a la línea de ayuda contra envenenamientos: 1-800-222-1222 – expertos disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana.
🔗 Más detalles aquí:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/recall/frozen-vegetables-sold-6-states-recalled-possible-listeria-contaminati-rcna229367

09/05/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month.
Many su***de attempts involve poisons or medications. Know the signs. Know the resources.
💙 You are not alone.
📞 Call 1-800-222-1222 for free, 24/7 poison help.
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09/04/2025

The FDA is urging parents to keep ni****ne pouches away from children. The number of accidental ni****ne exposures has increased significantly nationally with 72% of these cases occurring in children under 5 years of age.
Ni****ne pouches can be dangerous to children if they touch, chew on, or eat them. The effects of ni****ne poisoning may include confusion, vomiting, and loss of consciousness.
Here are some tips to help prevent accidental exposure to ni****ne pouches:
· Avoid using ni****ne pouches in front of children.
· Keep ni****ne containers in original containers.
· Use Child-resistant packaging.
· Keep ni****ne containers out of children’s reach and sight
· Store ni****ne containers up and away after each use.
Accidental exposure to ni****ne-containing e-liquids (aka “vape liquid”) can also cause injury and even death in children.
Be prepared to respond in case of accidental exposure:
✅ Call 911 if someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure.
✅ Call the Poison Help Line (1-800-222-1222) for fast, free, confidential help 24/7/365. Poison Specialists are available to assist with any poison-related emergencies or questions.
Learn more: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/properly-store-ni****ne-pouches-prevent-accidental-exposure-children-and-pets?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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09/01/2025

UNDERAGE DRINKING ALERT
You got them to college, now keep them safe while they study. Underage drinking remains a major threat to student health — and academic progress.

Think you have no say? Research shows that parents’ expectations largely align with their child’s drinking. Have you explicitly said to avoid alcohol until 21? Do they know the signs of alcohol poisoning? Would they know to get help for a friend or roommate?

The Poison Help line is a great resource for young adults. It’s free, 24/7 and fully confidential. Have your kids save 1-800-222-1222 into their phones for help on the go.
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08/31/2025

🕯️ Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the lives lost to overdose and support those affected by substance use.
The Poison Help line is here 24/7 to provide expert, free, and confidential help for overdose emergencies and questions. You are never alone.
📞 Call 1-800-222-1222 anytime for fast help.
💜 Let's work together to reduce the stigma of overdose, raise awareness, and save lives.
FREE Resources from SAMHSA:
📘 Toolkits, fact sheets, treatment locators & more
🔗 https://www.samhsa.gov


🕯️ Hoy, en el Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre la Sobredosis, honramos las vidas perdidas por sobredosis y apoyamos a quienes se ven afectados por el uso de sustancias.
La línea de ayuda contra envenenamientos (Poison Help) está disponible 24/7, para brindar ayuda experta, gratuita y confidencial en emergencias por sobredosis y cualquier pregunta relacionada.
📞 Llama al 1-800-222-1222 en cualquier momento para recibir ayuda rápida.
💜 Trabajemos juntos para reducir el estigma asociado a la sobredosis, aumentar la concienciación y salvar vidas.
Recursos GRATUITOS de SAMHSA:
• 📘 Guías, hojas informativas, localizador de tratamiento y más
• 🔗 https://www.samhsa.gov

08/29/2025

🚫 Never take pills from:
• Friends or roommates
• Strangers
• Social media or the street
📦 Only trust meds from a reputable pharmacy.
💊 You can’t see, taste, or smell fentanyl, just one pill can be deadly.
🎓 Why students misuse meds:
• Academic pressure
• Sleep aid
• Social pressure
• To relax or “loosen up”
📞 Call the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222
Get free, confidential advice, 24/7 from medical experts.
America's Poison Centers

🛑 UNA PASTILLA PUEDE MATAR
¿Comienzas el semestre? Mantente seguro. Las pastillas falsificadas están en todas partes y muchas contienen fentanilo mortal, aunque parezcan reales.
🚫 Nunca tomes pastillas de:
• Amigos o compañeros de cuarto
• Desconocidos
• Redes sociales o la calle
📦 Solo confía en medicamentos de una farmacia confiable.
💊 No puedes ver, oler ni saborear el fentanilo. Una sola pastilla puede ser letal.
🎓 ¿Por qué los estudiantes abusan de los medicamentos?
• Presión académica
• Para dormir
• Presión social
• Para relajarse o “desestresarse”
📞 Llama a la línea de ayuda contra envenenamientos: 1-800-222-1222
Recibe consejos gratuitos, confidenciales y de expertos de la salud, 24/7.

08/22/2025

SAMHSA offers a free resource to connect you with support for managing dependence and withdrawal from 7-OH. Visit www.FindTreatment.gov for more information.

If you or someone else is affected by 7-OH, immediately call the Poison Help line at: 📞 1-800-222-1222 for fast, free, confidential expert advice 24/7.
For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911.



¿Necesitas ayuda para dejar el 7-OH? ¡Hay ayuda disponible!

SAMHSA ofrece un recurso gratuito para conectarte con apoyo especializado en el manejo de la dependencia y los síntomas de abstinencia del 7-OH.

Visita www.FindTreatment.gov para obtener más información.
Si tú o alguien más se ve afectado por el 7-OH, llama de inmediato a la Línea de Ayuda Contra el Envenenamiento (Poison Help) al: 📞 1-800-222-1222.

Recibe asesoramiento experto, gratuito, confidencial y disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.
En caso de una emergencia que ponga en riesgo la vida, llama al 911.

08/21/2025

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

It's a day to remember and honor the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning.

It's also a day to double down on our efforts to prevent overdose.

We joined some of our partners on The Pulse: The Putnam County School District Podcast to discuss the dangers of Fentanyl.

Season 4 Episode 2 - For educational purposes and awareness; Dr. Surrency had the pleasure of interviewing Mike McCormick, Media Relations Director & Educat...

08/20/2025

🚨 Recall: Frozen Shrimp from Walmart
Walmart has issued a recall for certain lots of Great Value frozen raw shrimp due to a potential health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to not eat, sell, or serve the affected product because of potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.
Please check your freezer for Great Value frozen raw shrimp and look for the following lot codes:
• 8005540-1
• 8005538-1
• 8005539-1
If you have these products, you should discard them immediately or return them to Walmart for a refund.
For more details on the recall and the health concerns, you can read the full article here: https://apnews.com/.../walmart-frozen-shrimp-radioactive...
If you have consumed the product and have any health concerns, please contact the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
🚨 Retiro de productos: Camarones Congelados de Walmart
Walmart ha emitido un retiro de ciertos lotes de camarones crudos congelados marca Great Value debido a un posible riesgo para la salud. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE. UU. (FDA) está aconsejando a los consumidores no comer, vender ni servir el producto afectado debido a una posible contaminación con Cesio-137, un isótopo radiactivo.
Por favor, revise su congelador para verificar si tiene camarones crudos congelados Great Value y busque los siguientes códigos de lote:
• 8005540-1
• 8005538-1
• 8005539-1
Si tiene estos productos, debe desecharlos inmediatamente o devolverlos a Walmart para un reembolso.
Para más detalles sobre el retiro y las preocupaciones de salud, puede leer el artículo completo aquí: https://apnews.com/.../walmart-frozen-shrimp-radioactive...
Si ha consumido el producto y tiene alguna preocupación de salud, por favor contacte la línea de Ayuda Contra el Envenenamiento (Poison Help line) al 1-800-222-1222.