Washington Poison Center

06/16/2026

⚠️ If you have Nara Organics Whole Milk powdered formula (sold at Target), stop using it immediately. The FDA is currently investigating cases of infant botulism, including one in Washington.
🦠 Botulism is a life-threatening illness caused by a bacteria 🚨 Get immediate medical care if you notice poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression ⏳️ Symptoms can take several weeks to develop
📱 Call us with any questions! 1-800-222-1222
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026

06/15/2026

Thanks, Seattle Times reader! We love hearing rave reviews 💚 And we're happy to have helped you avoid a middle of the night ER trip
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/rant-rave-reader-gives-kudos-to-bus-drivers-kindness/

06/14/2026

Call us with questions or if you feel sick after eating shellfish 🦪 1-800-222-1222

We are warning residents and visitors not to harvest or consume recreational shellfish from Hood Canal after laboratory testing detected lethal levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) in shellfish samples collected near Union, as well as high levels in surrounding areas.

Learn more at https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/paralytic-shellfish-poison-detected-dangerous-levels-hood-canal

06/12/2026

⚽️ Healthcare providers & first responders: let the games begin! Our 2nd blog post on potential poisonings you may encounter is on the triple threat of heat, alcohol, and other drugs
📱 As always, give us a call for tailored patient treatment advice: 1-800-222-1222
👀 https://www.wapc.org/insights/world-cup-ready-managing-the-triple-threat-of-heat-alcohol-and-drugs/

06/11/2026

A big thanks to our friends at Washington State Health Care Authority for restocking our Friends for Life campaign materials! We'll be passing these out at World Cup fan zones and unofficial watch parties in Yakima, Olympia, and Seattle 😎⚽️

06/10/2026

👶 Target has recalled some "Up & Up" Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented baby wipes due to potential bacterial contamination (Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia gladioli)
⚠️ These bacteria can pose serious health risks, especially to newborns, infants, and those with compromised immune systems
✅ Stop using these wipes immediately
✅ Check your products against the UPC and lot codes (link below)
✅ Return the product to any Target store for a full refund
👉️ For more details on affected products and safety information: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/target-recalls-fragrance-free-and-fresh-cucumber-scented-baby-wipes-due-potential-microbial
📱 If you have concerns about your child's health after using these products, call us at 1-800-222-1222

06/09/2026

We've already treated 11 rattlesnake snake bites since April 🐍
❌️ You do NOT only have minutes to live... Washington rattlesnake bites are rarely deadly, but they can still be serious & costly!
📱 Call 911 or us; if you don't have cell service, hike out & then call for help
👀 Learn more: https://www.wapc.org/insights/ready-set-sssssummer-snake-safety/

06/04/2026

SeaTac is home to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and boasts that it has approximately 6,000 hotel rooms. Local leaders expect a number of those rooms will be filled with World Cup fans this summer.

The city is partnering with the local tourism authority Explore Seattle Southside to distribute naloxone to approximately 30 hotels.

SeaTac Deputy Mayor Senayet Negusse said the city needs to be proactive, especially since the region already sees a high number of overdose deaths. In 2025, King County reported 914 confirmed overdose deaths, the majority involving fentanyl.

📸 Elaine Thompson | AP

06/02/2026

👋 Healthcare providers & first responders: are you ready for the World Cup? We're helping you prep with a series of new blog posts on potential poisonings you may encounter. First up is crowd control chemicals, which could be used in large groups or in individual self defense. As always, give us a call for tailored patient treatment advice: 1-800-222-1222
https://www.wapc.org/insights/crowd-control-chemical-exposures/

05/31/2026

Tomorrow is forecasted to be the hottest day of 2026 🥵 Some medicines can increase your sensitivity to heat, making you more prone to heat-related illnesses
😎 Stay hydrated, find shade, and call us if you're unsure about your meds in hot weather