http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/rss Primary Website en-US Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:05:30 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:05:30 +0000 Copyright 2026 Primary Website. All rights reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (Primary Website) postmaster@globalreach.com (Primary Website) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/from-one-specialist-to-a-statewide-resource http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/from-one-specialist-to-a-statewide-resource Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/does-my-child-need-the-er-after-a-poison-exposure http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/does-my-child-need-the-er-after-a-poison-exposure Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/squishy-sensory-toy-safety-what-parents-and-caregivers-should-know http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/squishy-sensory-toy-safety-what-parents-and-caregivers-should-know Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Squishy sensory toys and stress balls are popular with children and teens. Designed to be squeezed, stretched and manipulated, these toys can provide entertainment and sensory stimulation.</p> <p>But what happens when a child bites into a squishy toy, it breaks open or someone tries to heat it?</p> <p>The Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC) has seen an increase in exposure cases involving squishy sensory toys and stress balls in 2026 compared to the previous two years. Most cases have involved children biting into or rupturing the toys, resulting in contact with or ingestion of the filling.</p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/iowa-poison-control-center-awarded-state-funding-to-expand-access-to-life-saving-opioid-treatment http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/iowa-poison-control-center-awarded-state-funding-to-expand-access-to-life-saving-opioid-treatment Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/school-backpack-poison-prevention-tips-for-parents http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/school-backpack-poison-prevention-tips-for-parents Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/is-bug-spray-safe-for-kids-what-parents-need-to-know-about-deet http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/is-bug-spray-safe-for-kids-what-parents-need-to-know-about-deet Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Summer in Iowa means more time outside and more encounters with mosquitoes and ticks. To help prevent bites, many families use insect repellents. One of the most common questions parents ask is:</p> <p><strong>Is bug spray safe for kids?</strong></p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/summer-fuel-safety-gasoline-lighter-fluid-and-torch-fuel-can-be-dangerous http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/summer-fuel-safety-gasoline-lighter-fluid-and-torch-fuel-can-be-dangerous Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Summer means more grilling, bonfires, camping, and yard work. But products commonly used during warm weather &mdash; like gasoline, lighter fluid, charcoal starter, lamp oil, and torch fuel &mdash; can be very dangerous if swallowed or inhaled, especially for children.</p> <p>Many of these products are called hydrocarbons, a group of chemicals found in fuels and oils. Even a small amount can cause serious breathing problems if it accidentally goes into the lungs.</p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/5-common-outdoor-items-kids-shouldnt-eat-but-sometimes-do http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/5-common-outdoor-items-kids-shouldnt-eat-but-sometimes-do Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Warmer weather means more time outside, and for kids, that often means exploring everything within reach.</p> <p>Unfortunately, that curiosity sometimes includes putting things in their mouths that aren&rsquo;t meant to be eaten.</p> <p>The good news? Most of these situations can be managed safely with the right guidance, and that&rsquo;s where the Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC) comes in.</p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/most-poison-emergencies-in-iowa-happen-at-home-experts-say-during-national-poison-prevention-week http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/most-poison-emergencies-in-iowa-happen-at-home-experts-say-during-national-poison-prevention-week Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Most poison emergencies in Iowa don&rsquo;t happen in laboratories or industrial settings, they happen at home.</p> <p>As National Poison Prevention Week (March 15&ndash;21, 2026) approaches, the Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC) is urging families to save the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, and call first when something unexpected happens.</p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/value-of-the-iowa-poison-control-center-to-iowas http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/value-of-the-iowa-poison-control-center-to-iowas Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000