http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/rss/2024 Primary Website en-US Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:15:32 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:15:32 +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/a-parents-worst-nightmare-when-seconds-count http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/a-parents-worst-nightmare-when-seconds-count Sat, 06 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/as-warm-weather-arrives-so-do-the-pests--and-the-risks-of-chemical-poisoning http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/as-warm-weather-arrives-so-do-the-pests--and-the-risks-of-chemical-poisoning Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <p>As the seasons change and the weather warms, Iowans aren&#39;t the only ones emerging from their homes. Insects like ants and wasps become more active, leading many to reach for ant killers and wasp sprays. While these products can be effective at controlling pests, they can also pose a significant risk to the health and safety of our children.</p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/venomous-snakes-in-iowa-what-you-need-to-know http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/venomous-snakes-in-iowa-what-you-need-to-know Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/spring-cleaning-may-bring-household-dangers http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/spring-cleaning-may-bring-household-dangers Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <p>By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://kscj.com/author/woody/">Woody Gottburg</a></p> <p>&nbsp;-</p> <p>&nbsp;<time datetime="2024-03-21T10:10:22+00:00">Mar 21, 2024</time></p> <p>THIS IS POISON PREVENTION WEEK, AND AS THOUGHTS TURN TO SPRING CLEANING, LINDA KALIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IOWA POISON CONTROL CENTER HERE IN SIOUX CITY, SAYS CERTAIN TYPES OF POISONINGS ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.</p> <p>MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE POTENTIAL THREATS CAUSED BY CHEMICALS LIKE PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES, BUT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER CHEMICALS THAT ARE EQUALLY DANGEROUS IN OUR HOMES:</p> <p><button aria-controls="mep_0" aria-label="Mute" tabindex="0" title="Mute" type="button"></button>POISON1 OC&hellip;&hellip;&rdquo;MUCH AT ALL&rdquo; :15</p> <p>WHILE SPRING CLEANING, KALIN SAYS TAKE CARE -NOT- TO MIX CERTAIN CHEMICALS &mdash; ESPECIALLY THINGS LIKE BLEACH WITH AMMONIA, ACIDS, OR OTHER CLEANERS, OR A VERY HARMFUL LIQUID OR VAPOR COULD RESULT.</p> <p>IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, OR JUST A QUESTION, THE POISON CENTER IS ON DUTY AROUND THE CLOCK:</p> <p>POISON2 OC&hellip;&hellip;. SIX YEARS OF AGE&rdquo; :14</p> <p>THE IOWA POISON CONTROL CENTER&rsquo;S PHONE NUMBER IS 1-800-222-1222.</p> <p><a href="https://kscj.com/2024/03/21/spring-cleaning-may-bring-household-dangers/">Listen to the Full Interview Here</a></p> http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/farmsafe-podcast-s3e10-poisons-part-2-exposure-response http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/farmsafe-podcast-s3e10-poisons-part-2-exposure-response Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/ipcc-raising-awareness-during-poison-prevention-week http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/ipcc-raising-awareness-during-poison-prevention-week Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/ktiv-story-one-call-away http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/ktiv-story-one-call-away Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/curious-kids-may-face-new-poisoning-risks http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/curious-kids-may-face-new-poisoning-risks Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/iowa-poison-control-center-available-247 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/iowa-poison-control-center-available-247 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/farmsafe-podcast-s3e9-poisons-part-1-exposure-prevention http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/farmsafe-podcast-s3e9-poisons-part-1-exposure-prevention Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/antifreeze-a-winter-essential-with-hidden-dangers http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/antifreeze-a-winter-essential-with-hidden-dangers Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/navigating-the-cold-and-flu-season-understanding-the-risks-of-over-the-counter-cold-medicines http://www.iowapoison.org/news-and-recalls/navigating-the-cold-and-flu-season-understanding-the-risks-of-over-the-counter-cold-medicines Sun, 14 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000