The Poison Terminator

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 Juli 202110min

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 Juni 202113min

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 Dec 201916min

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

Julie Weber RPh, CSPI of the Missouri Poison Center is joining us for Poison Prevention Week to talk about how to prevent poisonings associated with cleaning chemicals. Interesting Links Missouri Pois...

19 Mars 201911min

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

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

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