Even child-resistant containers must be locked out of reach of young children. Plants are attractive to teething children and pets. While some plants are harmless, others can be dangerous. If you do not know which of your indoor and outdoor plants are toxic, take a cutting that includes the stem, leaves and flowers or berries to a reputable nursery for identification. When you have the proper plant name, call the Poison Center to see if the plant is safe or not.
Hazardous products can be deadly if used, stored or disposed of improperly.
Young children have been accidentally poisoned after taking toxic material containers from the trash and swallowing the residue. Pets, particularly young dogs, can chew up containers. Kittens have died after lapping up small amounts of antifreeze from the garage floor. Never pour a product from the original container into another container, especially a container used to store food. Poisonings frequently occur when a dangerous substance has been poured into a soda pop can and not labeled.