All news on the topic: Poison

Australian woman, Erin Patterson, who murdered three of her in-laws with a meal of toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to murder her husband, Simon Patterson, using poisoned pasta, a chicken curry and a sandwich wrap, evidence showed on Friday after a judge allowed its disclosure.

Groups of wild pigs with blue-tinted flesh appearing in hunters' traps along the central coast of California were infected after consuming a pesticide containing rat poison, which officials warned could also be found in other commonly hunted game animals

Officials acted quickly to reports of kids getting sick at a summer camp for youngsters at Stathern Lodge in Stathern. On Sunday, they transported eight boys, aged eight to 11, as well as one adult, to the hospital, according to a statement by the Leicestershire Police Department. John Ruben was taken into custody

A Colorado dentist was found guilty Wednesday of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes more than two years ago.

Paul VanDuyne, a Princeton graduate, along with his girlfriend Andrea Whitaker, attempted to murder two women he had connected with through dating apps. They allegedly used rat poison, cyanide, and a mixture made from ground rosary peas, according to authorities

Erin Patterson, the Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives by allegedly poisoning their meals with mushrooms, was known among her Facebook friends for enjoying the practice of concealing "powered mushrooms" in all her recipes

A 17-year-old boy in Florida was taken into custody on charges of attempted murder for allegedly attempting to poison his mother with milk contaminated with bleach, as he reportedly did not want to live with her any longer, according to police

This month, the city has seized 140 pounds of prohibited rat poison, yet street vendors continue to sell it, with an expert cautioning that the black market might lead to fatal outcomes

A jealous ex sent poisoned chocolate Easter eggs to the home of her love rival, killing a 7-year-old boy and leaving two people in critical condition.

Biohacker Gary Brecka called seed oils a "micropoison" on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. Several nutritionists and dietitians broke down the real risks and downsides of oils made from canola, corn, grapeseed, soy, sunflower and safflower.

Turkey issued a warning for bootleg alcohol in the country after a staggering 103 people were reported to have been fatally poisoned in two major cities since the new year.

A pharmacist from West Virginia received a life sentence after poisoning her husband with insulin to prevent him from exposing her $2 million Ponzi scheme, which she used to fund extravagant purchases like a 1965 Shelby Cobra

Young mom of two Kailey Kline was given a drink allegedly poisoned with antifreeze while celebrating New Year's Eve at the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill in Cody, Wyo.

Police report that a woman in Brazil served her family a Christmas cake laced with arsenic, leading to the deaths of three female relatives and the hospitalization of three more

Consuming too much chocolate can result in weight gain, dental problems, and a higher likelihood of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. What's more alarming—excessive intake in a short period can be deadly

Reports indicate that an actress passed away after ingesting frog venom during a spiritual cleansing retreat in Mexico

"Granny's purse syndrome" accounts for as much as 20% of unintentional poisonings in children, and a pediatric emergency medicine physician is advising people on how to ensure their children's safety during the holiday season and throughout the year

James Craig, the Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife Angela with poisoned protein shakes, allegedly plotted to kill a detective investigating her death.

According to the Denver Gazette, Aurora Police report that Dr. James Craig penned a letter from jail to a former inmate, attempting to convince the ex-prisoner to lie under oath by planting fake suicide notes around his family's house

A Thai woman known as "Ms. Cyanide" grinned as she received a death sentence for using the rapidly lethal poison to murder her friend, while also being accused of killing 13 other affluent friends whom she allegedly scammed out of thousands of dollars

Lindsay Pfeffer was charged nearly $300,000 in medical bills after a South Pacific Rattlesnake sank its venomous fangs into their 2-year-old son's right hand, requiring more than 30 vials of antivenom to save his life.

A North Dakota woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for poisoning her boyfriend after mistakenly believing he had inherited $30 million and planned to break up with her, officials said.

New research reveals that between 2009 and 2023, the number of children in the US who experienced a seizure after ingesting someone else's medication or illicit drugs almost doubled

Dawn Sturgess and her partner collapsed after they came into contact with a discarded perfume bottle containing the nerve agent Novichok in the southwest England town of Amesbury.

Puss caterpillars, frequently considered among the most venomous in the nation, have made their seasonal reappearance in Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton in the state