Tennessee Poison Center Archive
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July 21, 2022
Children’s Hospital sees increase in children poisoned by THC in marijuana edibles
They resemble candy. They taste like candy. Some children have ended up in intensive care. -
January 27, 2022
Tennessee Poison Center director Seger retires
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November 27, 2019
Zantac recalled for carcinogen levels above FDA standards
The popular heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, was voluntarily recalled due to the contamination of a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer. The recall includes oral tablets, capsules, and syrup. -
May 9, 2019
Team Hope collects 35 pounds of medication at ‘Take Back Day’ event
About 35 pounds of over-the-counter and prescription medication were collected on April 12 at a Drug Take Back event hosted by Team Hope, in collaboration with the Tennessee Poison Center and Vanderbilt University Police Department. -
April 25, 2019
Expert advice on how to deal with a snakebite: Do stay calm and call poison control. Don’t apply a tourniquet. And back away from the jumper cables.
Stay away from Copperhead Road. Also Rattlesnake Alley and Cottonmouth Boulevard. -
November 16, 2018
Give thanks, eat up, and be safe
The last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the holidays. Serving and keeping food safely helps keep everybody healthy. -
February 12, 2018
Tennessee Poison Center celebrates 30th anniversary
The Tennessee Poison Center (TPC) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, following a year in which it received more than 50,000 emergency calls from residents, healthcare professionals, emergency departments and intensive care units.