Poison Information Center-Tampa, FL

🌞HURRICANE: BEFORE THE STORM🔌

💀Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of injury death after the storm.
If you have a generator, make sure to install battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors near every sleeping area of your home.

📏Generators and grills should never be used in a garage or inside the house. Place them at least 20 feet away from any dwelling.

⚠️Symptoms of carbon monoxide of poisoning can mimic the flu (headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting). If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get to fresh air immediately and call Help: 1-800-222-1222.

✅Make your plans now so you aren’t rushing at the last minute.

🚨 FOOD RECALL ALERT 🚨

Champion Foods has recalled select batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The product was sold nationwide at major retailers like Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Kroger, and more.

This recall is linked to the broader California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall, which was issued over concerns of possible Salmonella contamination in certain milk powder ingredients used by multiple manufacturers — including the cheese bread involved in this notice.

If you have this item in your freezer, don’t eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps — and symptoms can be more severe in kids, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

📞 If you think you may have been exposed, contact Poison Control at 1 800 222 1222 for immediate help.

Stay safe and check your freezers. 🧊✨

🌩️HURRICANE: DO YOU HAVE A MEDICATION PLAN? 🌀

The chaos of evacuating ahead of a hurricane is a recipe for making a medication mistake.

Does your storm plan include medication safety? Medication mistakes are a leading reason for calls to poison control.

You can start your plan by including:
💊List of all medications and dosing instructions
💊A lock box for your medicine
💊A plan for any refrigerated medications

📲And, of course, save 1-800-222-1222 in your phone for fast, free help, any time.
For help planning, go to: https://floridapoisoncontrol.org/.../home-safety/hurricanes/

🌀 Hurricane season starts today. Have you hurricane poison-proofed your home?

Power outages, generators, spoiled food, medications, floodwater, and household chemicals can all create hidden dangers during and after a storm. Now is the time to prepare your family, stock emergency supplies, and save the Poison Help line before severe weather strikes.

📞 Florida Poison Control specialists will be here for you through every storm — 24/7.�Save Poison Help now: 1-800-222-1222

🌀HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE⛈️

🔋Tomorrow is the first day of hurricane season. Now is the time to prepare. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked.

As part of your prep, save the Help line, 1-800-222-1222, into your phone. We can help with storm-related poisonings like medication mistakes, carbon monoxide exposure, bites and stings and spoiled food.

🖥️Visit https://floridapoisoncontrol.org/prevention/ for tips on building your hurricane poison prevention plan.

👪 Squishy toys may look harmless, but Florida Poison Control Centers are seeing an increase in calls involving injuries and exposures linked to these popular sensory toys.

Many squishy toys contain foam, gel, water beads, or maltose-based fillings that can become dangerous if the toy is chewed, punctured, or heated. Some products may even smell or taste sweet, increasing the risk that young children will bite or swallow the contents. Online challenges and dares encouraging kids to eat pieces of these toys are also contributing to recent exposures.

⚠️ Important safety reminders for parents and caregivers:
• Never allow squishy toys to be microwaved or heated
• Do not allow children to bite, chew, or puncture them
• Discard any toy that becomes broken or starts leaking
• Keep toys away from pets
• Wash hands after handling leaking contents
• Squishy toys are not recommended for children under 3

Recently, children have suffered serious burn injuries after attempting online “microwave challenges” involving squishy toys. Heating these products can cause them to rupture, melt, or superheat unexpectedly.

🎥 Watch this important message to learn how to keep your family safe.
If your child is exposed, injured, or swallows any toy contents, call the Poison Help line immediately at 1 800 222 1222. Expert help is available 24/7.

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SKS Co-Packing has recalled several specialty beverage products due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. This recall is part of a growing nationwide recall investigation tied to contaminated powdered milk supplied by California Dairies, Inc.

The affected products include drink and dessert mixes sold under brands including Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, and Denda.

Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

If you or someone you know may have been exposed and is experiencing symptoms, contact Poison Help immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

Read the FDA recall notice here:

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sks-copack-recalls-various-specialty-beverages-because-possible-health-risk