Ingestion articles Tag

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

n subjects items to more severe tests than European standards. This label therefore ensures greater safety in terms of inflammability and mechanical (ingestion of small parts), chemical and electrical risks. The reference labels for buying ecological, safe and healthy toys are German. These are the ...

18
Dec
2013

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

mer is rainy, like in 2023, mushrooms arrive early and so do cases of poisoning. 2- Know the symptoms that should alert Food poisonings linked to the ingestion of poisonous mushrooms are more common than one might think. They can be dangerous to health and even deadly. That's why some symptoms shou ...

01
Sep
2014

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

tosine causes vomiting with bleeding. That's why you need to be especially careful with this tree and contact 15 immediately in case of accidental ingestion. ...

13
Oct
2021

The physalis: 5 surprising things to know about this fruit

way, you can take full advantage of their vitamin content and nutritional benefits. Caution: green fruits contain solanine, a toxic alkaloid whose ingestion can trigger diarrhea or gastroenteritis. For this reason, never consume green physalis or leave this plant within the reach of children. ...

21
Dec
2021

Palm tree, coconut tree or date tree: how to recognize them?

addition, its slower growth than other species allows it to be grown in pots. On the other hand, its fruits, although they are not toxic in case of ingestion, have no gustatory interest. ...

18
Nov
2022

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

(1 mg/kg compared to 0.3 mg/kg for other fish like cod, for example). Also according to the NGO Bloom, "due to the dangers posed by regular mercury ingestion, even at low doses, all canned goods exceeding the 0.3 mg/kg standard should be banned from sale." Indeed, this heavy metal is no less toxic ...

04
Nov
2024