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  1. Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level

    Aug 21, 2025 · CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure. A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL). Healthcare providers should follow …

  2. Food Poisoning Symptoms | Food Safety | CDC

    Nov 24, 2025 · Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed. The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Severe …

  3. Food Safety | Food Safety | CDC

    Get information on food poisoning symptoms and preventing food poisoning.

  4. Emergency Preparedness and Response

    Information on how to stay safe during public health emergencies.

  5. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CDC

    Apr 17, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it.

  6. Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were exposed, get medical …

  7. CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Hydrogen fluoride

    Anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, Aqueous hydrogen fluoride, HF-A, Hydrofluoric acid Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]

  8. Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC

    Aug 28, 2024 · Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation. Employers and workers can take actions …

  9. Lead Exposure Symptoms and Complications

    Apr 10, 2024 · What to look out for Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child's health and cause well-documented adverse effects such as: Damage to the brain and nervous system Slowed growth and …

  10. Potassium Cyanide: Systemic Agent | NIOSH | CDC

    Potassium cyanide releases hydrogen cyanide gas, a highly toxic chemical asphyxiant that interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen. Exposure to potassium cyanide can be rapidly fatal.