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March 21, 2023
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CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Alerts New Yorkers of Poisonous Home Hazards During Poison Prevention Week |
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National Poison Prevention Week Runs Through March 25 and Raises Awareness to Help Prevent Poisonings Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez: “This National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all New Yorkers to follow our tips and take the time to review any potential dangers in their homes to help keep loved ones, especially children, safe.” For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips” during National Poison Prevention Week, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of prevention measures to reduce the risk of poisoning. Established in 1961, National Poison Prevention Week originated to raise awareness of poison prevention and safety. According to the Center for Disease Control, poisoning is a significant problem in the United States and is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths, surpassing motor vehicle crashes. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check in every Tuesday for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics. Sign up to receive consumer alerts directly to your email or phone here. “Many household items can become hazards if handled or stored improperly, and it’s critical for New Yorkers to put prevention measures in place to reduce the risk of accidental poisoning,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “This National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all New Yorkers to follow our tips and take the time to review any potential dangers in their homes to help keep loved ones, especially children, safe.” "During poison awareness week, it’s important to get the word out to ensure that children cannot access any poisons, including medicines, cosmetics, household cleaners and chemicals, plants, and other dangerous items," Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. "If a suspected poisoning has occurred, call the poison control center immediately and have the following information ready: the age and weight of the person, the product container that caused the poisoning, and the time that the poisoning occurred.” Accidental poisonings can happen to both children and adults, and this week is a good reminder to review potential hazards in your home and secure poisonous substances to avoid unnecessary illness or tragedy. Everyday household items, such as cleaning supplies, cosmetic/personal care products, medications or faulty carbon monoxide detectors, can pose serious harm if not properly stored or maintained. Poisoning Prevention Tips:
Additional resources are offered through the American Association of Poison Control Centers page. The NYS Department of Health also offers resources through New York’s two poison control centers: The Upstate New York Poison Control Center:
New York City Regional Poison Control Center:
About the New York State Division of Consumer Protection The New York State Division of Consumer Protection serves to educate, assist and empower the State’s consumers. Consumers can file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Protection at https://dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection. For more consumer protection information, call the Division of Consumer Protection Helpline at 800-697-1220, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or visit the DCP website at https://dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection. The Division can also be reached via Twitter at @NYSConsumer or Facebook at www.facebook.com/nysconsumer. |
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