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Sodium nitrite
Highly toxic. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Soil
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Spanish fennel flower (Nigella hispanica)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Sparklers
Sucking on a sparkler does not carry a risk of poisoning. Sparklers contain barium nitrate, among other substances, which causes gastrointestinal symptoms if swallowed. Seek medical attention if the symptoms are severe.
Spider flower (Cleome spinosa)
The plant is non-toxic.
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Table salt
Keywords: salt, sodium chloride
If the amount ingested is less than half teaspoon, no treatment is required. If symptoms (eg. intense thirst) develop, seek medical assistance. If the amount ingested is greater, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Talc
A single dose of ingested talcum powder is considered harmless.
Thermometers
The coloured liquids used in thermometers are solvents. The amount of solvent in a thermometer is so small that treatment is not required.