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Lionfish are invasive, meat-eating fish that reproduce quickly. They have spread to non-native waters and can quickly destroy reef ecosystems. They have defensive spines on the top and bottom of their bodies that can cause painful stings. Symptoms following lionfish stings can include swelling, tenderness, redness, sweating, and muscle weakness.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are present in our everyday lives in products including stain-resistant fabrics, non-stick cookware, and food packaging. While some research has suggested an association with PFAS exposure and harmful effects on human health, more research is needed to fully define the health effects of PFAS exposure.
Pest strips are typically made out of either glue on a paper backing or a porous strip impregnated with an organophosphate insecticide. Glue may stick to the skin or get in the eyes, but is unlikely to result in significant toxicity. However, exposure to organophosphates can be very toxic, causing muscle weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and coma.
Kids eat bugs all the time. Few if any symptoms are likely to occur. In fact, insects form a regular part of the diet for many human cultures. Though most ingestions of edible insects tend to be harmless, people who have shellfish allergies should avoid eating insects due to the potential for cross-reactivity.
Antifreeze is a sweet-tasting poison. Studies show that adding a bittering agent to antifreeze does not decrease poisonings or suicides with antifreeze.
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Black plastic is commonly used in a variety of household products, including kitchenware, food containers, and toys. There has been concern that traces of flame retardant chemicals have been found in these items. At this time, it is unclear if routine use of black plastic products poses a health risk.
Many weight loss supplements contain ingredients that are contaminated, ineffective, dangerous, or actually illegal. Some people become ill after taking these products. Some have interactions with medicines. It can be hard to get your money back. Worst of all, these products often don't help.
Powdered infant formula is not required to be sterile, and in rare cases it may be contaminated with bacteria. Cronobacter contamination of powdered infant formula can cause serious illness in infants, including meningitis and death.
Clostridium food poisoning is caused by bacterial spores that germinate, yielding a neurotoxin that can be found in home-canned and other improperly prepared foods. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain can progress to muscle paralysis and respiratory failure. Infant botulism follows ingestion or inhalation of bacteria or spores. Treatment includes supportive care, botulism antitoxin, or immune globulin.
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