Potential dangers of the chlorine tablet shortage
High demand for a chemical product in short supply creates a perfect storm for accidental poisoning exposures according to a New Jersey Poison Control Center advisory. Dr. Diane Calello, MD tells us ...
13 Jul 202110min
Tips to reduce waterborne illness cases in swimming pools and hot tubs
The majority of recreational water outbreaks occur in public pools, hot tubs or water playgrounds according to a recent CDC report. We discuss the causes and how to reduce the occurrence of Legionella...
17 Jun 202113min
Indoor air quality
Winter is coming soon. This means we will be spending more time indoors. We've invited Dr. Miriam Diamond of the University of Toronto to talk about ways to improve indoor air quality and to reduce th...
10 Des 201916min
An online Poison Control Center
If you don't want to call the Poison Center with your phone, you can use an online tool developed by the National Capital Poison Center to get information on first aid procedures related to poisonings...
9 Apr 201916min
A chemist's quest for food safety
In this episode, we will be discussing a book called the Poison Squad One chemist's single-minded crusade for food safety at the turn of the twentieth century. My guest today is the author of the book...
26 Feb 201931min
Winter poisoning hazards
We use various products to protect ourselves and our objects from cold and ice during the winter but they might be hazardous if they are not handled safely. Julie Weber, RPh, CSPI of the Missouri Pois...
13 Feb 201918min
Book interview (What the eyes don't see)
On this first episode of 2019, we will be talking about the book What the eyes don't see. This book is about a pediatrician who helped uncover the Flint water crisis with her study on children's blood...
15 Jan 201929min
