Aug 28, 2024 · Types Identifying poisonous plants The old saying “Leaves of three, let it be!” is a helpful reminder for identifying poison ivy and poison oak. However, it does not apply to poison sumac, …

Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical. Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to. Get away from the area, get clean, and get …

Sep 30, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can harm or kill workers. Employers, workers, and equipment users can take precautions to prevent CO poisonings.

Apr 17, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it.

Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some …

Sep 6, 2024 · Phosgene is a toxic gas or liquid that can cause damage to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Signs and symptoms depend on how the amount of phosgene, how the person was …

Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac. Images courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves. Wash …

Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were exposed, get medical …

Nov 24, 2025 · Food poisoning symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

Feb 24, 1984 · The amount of acid produced is usually greatest in young leaves. There may be other toxic constituents in this plant. The root is probably the most poisonous and may be responsible for …