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300% increase in children drinking reed diffuser liquids

300% increase in children drinking reed diffuser liquids

The liquids can contain chemicals which cause harmful effects to children. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are calling on parents to keep reed diffuser liquids out of reach following a 300% increase in calls surrounding children drinking the liquid. The National Poisons Information Centre received 133 calls around reed diffuser liquids last year, an […]

4 years ago

Irish parents warned of dangers common seasonal spice poses to kids

Irish parents warned of dangers common seasonal spice poses to kids

Lock up those kitchen cupboards or hang that spice rack high. The National Poisons Information Centre Ireland (NPIC) has issued a warning regarding the dangers that a common seasonal spice poses to children. The NPIC is urging parents to keep nutmeg stored securely and out of children’s reach due to the danger it poses when […]

5 years ago