
Food Poisoning Symptoms | Food Safety | CDC
Nov 24, 2025 · Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed. The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and …
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation. Employers and workers …
Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
Aug 21, 2025 · CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure. A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL). Healthcare providers …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were …
Notes from the Field: Recreational Nitrous Oxide Misuse...
Apr 10, 2025 · This review describes annual poison center exposures, emergency department visits, and emergency medical services responses related to nitrous oxide misuse in Michigan.
Arsine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Arsine is a toxic gas that is colorless, flammable, and non-irritating. Signs and symptoms of arsine poisoning depend on exposure method and dose. If you were exposed, …
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Background Strychnine is a strong poison. Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people. Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health …
VX | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · VX is a human-made chemical warfare agent. It is one of the most toxic nerve agents. Signs and symptoms depend on how much you were exposed to, how you were …
Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical. Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to. Get away from the area, get …
Pesticide Exposure | Tracking Program | CDC
Dec 5, 2023 · Pesticide Exposure At a glance The Tracking Network has data from poison control centers on pesticide exposures and related health effects. These data to help us identify …