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Strawberry groundcherry (Physalis pruinosa)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. Ripe berries are non-toxic.
Strawflower, Everlasting flower (Helichrysum)
The plant is non-toxic.
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.
Sundew (Drosera)
The plant is non-toxic.
Swallow-wort, White swallow-wort (Cynanchym vincetoxicum)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
The plant is non-toxic.
Sweet clover (Melilotus)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
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.