New Jersey Poison Control

10/15/2026

👻 One Halloween safety tip that takes 10 seconds:

📱 Save 1-800-222-1222 in your phone today.

From candy mishaps to glow stick exposures and accidental poisonings, we're here 24/7 with free, expert advice.

10/14/2026

💊 The safest place for unused medications is not your medicine cabinet.

Unused and expired medicines can increase the risk of accidental poisonings, medicine misuse, and overdose.

That's why National Drug is so important. It provides a safe, convenient way to dispose of meds you no longer need.

🗓️ Saturday, October 24 | 10 -2 PM

10/12/2026

The best hiking buddy is preparation! 🥾

Nature is beautiful, but it's important to respect its risks.

✅ Water/snacks
✅ Trail guide
✅ Sunscreen/bug spray
✅ First aid kit
✅Charged phone

📱Take us along. Save the before heading out. 1-800-222-1222

✅ Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

10/12/2026

🧐 Check medicine labels for active ingredients when using more than one product to treat symptoms.

💊 It's easy to accidentally give or take too much acetaminophen. Too much of an active ingredient can be harmful.

🧑‍⚕️ Questions or emergencies? We're available to help 24/7.

📱 1-800-222-1222

💬 Live chat: NJPoisonCenter.org

✅ Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

10/10/2026

As a school nurse, you're there for your students and the NJ Poison Control Center is here for you!

Our medical providers are available to help with any potentially dangerous exposure that may arise. Consults are free. https://NJPoisonCenter.org

10/09/2026

🐾 Keep candies away from dogs!

Candies containing xylitol are highly toxic and cause a dangerous, rapid drop in blood sugar and liver failure.

If your pet eats any, call your vet, an emergency animal hospital or an animal poison control hotline right away 🚨

10/08/2026

In case you missed it: Dr. Diane Calello spoke with News 12 New Jersey about the dangers of "Benny tripping" after a recent NJ teen was hospitalized following the intentional misuse of Benadryl.

If someone has taken too much Benadryl or any medicine, don't wait for symptoms to appear or worsen. Contact the New Jersey Poison Control Center immediately.

Story link in the comments.

📱Call : 1-800-222-1222

💬 Chat: NJPoisonCenter.org

✅ Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Parents & pet owners, check your toy boxes!

👇 THIS is dangerous, folks! ❌

IMPORTANT: The magnets can pop off.

Swallowing even one magnet can be dangerous, but if kids or pets swallow multiple, the magnets can snap together inside their body, causing serious, life-threatening internal injuries.

🧑‍⚕️ If a person swallows a magnet, call us immediately for expert medical guidance and next steps. We're here to help 24/7.

📱 Call: : 1-800-222-1222
💬 Chat: https://NJPoisonCenter.org

✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

: GBYMIUY Recalls Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets; The magnetic stick figure toy sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they can liberate loose high-powered magnets. Get refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/GBYMIUY-Recalls-Magnetic-Stick-Figure-Toy-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys

10/01/2026

"Wide-awake drunk" is a dangerous campus trend most parents don't know about. 🛑

When college students mix high-caffeine energy drinks with alcohol, the caffeine can masks the sedating effects of the liquor. They feel completely alert, which tricks them into thinking they are sober enough to keep drinking—or worse, drive. Meanwhile, their blood alcohol levels continue to climb to dangerous, toxic levels.

As your student heads out this weekend, give them a no-judgment safety net. Make sure they save our number in their phone. If a night ever goes sideways for them or a friend, we're here to help them.

📱 Call : 1-800-222-1222
💬 Chat: njpoisoncenter.org

✅ Free, 24/7 | Confidential | No insurance needed

NEW JERSEY — As college students prepare to return to campus for the fall semester, the New Jersey Poison Control Center is warning about the health risks of mixing energy …