dangerous chemicals
A bottle of this drain cleaner could cause chemical burns in your mouth and throat if swallowed.
What is sulfuric acid?
these silica packets are often found in food packaging to absorb moisture and come with a clear warning: "Do not eat".
What is desiccant?
This colorful children's toy, beloved for its ability to stick together, is not meant for consumption and can cause blockages if swallowed.
What is Lego?
This spice can be dangerous to eat in large quantities because it contains the chemical compound coumarin.
What is cinnamon?
While the berries of this plant are safe to eat, its leaves and seeds contain a toxin that metabolizes into cyanide.
What are elderberries?
This cleaning product, also known as sodium hypochlorite, is a base found in laundry bleach.
What is chlorine bleach?
"If you break a window or a plate, avoid putting these sharp fragments in your mouth."
"What is broken glass?"
This small, silica-filled packet found in shoe boxes is labeled "Do Not Eat."
What is a desiccant packet?
This fine, white powder used to polish the toilet bowl is made of abrasive minerals and emits 146 chemicals, some of which are toxic.
What is Comet?
This festive red berry on a holly bush is poisonous to humans.
What are holly berries?
A very strong acid found in some drain cleaners, it is so corrosive it can melt through many metals.
What is sulfuric acid?
A small child could confuse this colorful, single-use laundry product for candy.
What is a laundry pod?
This festive, synthetic plant, popular during the holidays, is mildly toxic to humans and pets.
What is lichen?
his powder is found in baby powder and cosmetics, but inhaling or swallowing it can cause serious lung problems and even death.
What is talcum powder?
The leaves and roots of this plant, related to carrots, are dangerously toxic.
What is water hemlock?
Known for its use in antifreeze, this sweet-tasting but highly poisonous alcohol can cause kidney failure if ingested.
What is ethylene glycol?
As little as one teaspoon of this essential oil can be fatal to a small child.
What is oil of wintergreen?
his festive, synthetic plant, popular during the holidays, is mildly toxic to humans and pets
What is mistletoe?
Dry scooping this popular pre-workout powder, meant to be diluted in water, can be life-threatening.
What is powdered creatine or pre-workout?
Found in gardens, the beautiful flowers and berries of this belladonna plant are highly poisonous
Response: What is deadly nightshade?
A cleaning agent in your laundry room that, when combined with bleach, creates toxic chlorine gas.
What is ammonia?
This powerful, caustic liquid is used to clear plumbing clogs but can cause severe burns if ingested.
What is drain clog remover?
Found in some laundry detergent pods, this concentrated chemical is a major poison risk, especially for young children.
What is a surfactant?
A toxic metal found in some protein powders, it can enter the product from the environment, agricultural practices, and packaging materials.
What is lead or cadmium?
This plant has a sweet-tasting, toxic compound called oleandrin throughout its entire structure.
What is oleander?