Each year, children mistake common household items such as mouthwash, cleaning products and medicine for candy, foods and drinks they enjoy.
The consequences of ingesting a poison can be harmful or even fatal, so if you suspect your child has swallowed a harmful substance, please call the Missouri Regional Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Meanwhile, look at the Poison Look-Alikes below with your child, and see if you can figure out which items are safe to eat or drink, and which ones are poisonous.
If you'd like to order the 'Look Out for Poison Look-Alikes' brochure for your class, group, or physician office's waiting room, please call 314-772-8300, or download our online order form.
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Safe to drink: Blue sports drinks
Poison Look-Alikes:
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Safe to eat: Mini chocolate bars
Poison Look-Alike: Laxative
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Safe to use: Toothpaste
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Glitter glue
- Denture adhesive
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Safe to drink: Apple juice
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Mouthwash
- Household cleaner
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Safe to eat: Gummy bears
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Gummy vitamins. These are ok when taken as directed, but too many can be dangerous for kids.
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Safe to eat: Candy-coated chocolates
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Ibuprofen tablets
- Iron supplement tablets
- Aspirin tablets
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Safe to eat: Candy
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Mice pellets
- Chewable cold medicine
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Safe to eat: Candy
Poison Look-Alikes:
- Calcium supplement chewable tablets
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Return to the Missouri Regional Poison Center