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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.
Needle spiking involves the secret injection of poisonous substances into unsuspecting individuals and represents a form of drug-facilitated crime. It is a scary concept but it is also fortunately a rare occurrence.
Aluminum foil is around 98.5% aluminum plus iron and silicon. Aluminum foil is non-toxic. Swallowing a small piece of aluminum foil is not harmful. Exposure to aluminum is usually not harmful, unless the person is exposed to a large amount. Aluminum can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Long-term exposure can cause osteoporosis and can also affect the nervous system.
The peace lily is one of the most common household plants Poison Control is called about. The flowers, leaves, and stems of the peace lily contain very small, insoluble calcium oxalate crystal that can cause immediate mouth and throat irritation if chewed or swallowed.
Spackle is a general term for products used to repair small holes in drywall. It contains finely ground minerals and a liquid binder. When the liquid evaporates, it leaves behind a solid plug filling the hole. While the typical components are safe in small amounts, spackle is not meant to be swallowed.
Foxglove grows throughout the United States. It grows in the wild and is often cultivated for its beauty in private gardens. All parts of the plant are poisonous, possibly even deadly, if swallowed.
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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.
All parts of the daffodil are toxic. When swallowed, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Eating the bulb can cause severe irritation of the mouth and stomach upset. These symptoms are usually not life-threatening and resolve within a few hours.
The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a wildflower that blooms from June to October. They have bright yellow, daisy-like petals. Although the black-eyed Susan has not been known to poison humans, it should not be eaten. It can cause allergic skin reactions and asthma attacks in people sensitive to the plant.
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