Nicotine Poisoning

Illustration of a young child reaching for a container of nicotine pouches in a home setting (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.

“Nicotine Pouch Crisis”: Alarming 763% Surge in Poisonings Among U.S. Toddlers as Deaths and Severe Symptoms Mount

A staggering surge in nicotine poisonings among young children, driven by the proliferation of enticing yet perilous nicotine pouches, has ignited urgent calls for enhanced safety measures and parental vigilance to prevent further tragedies.

By Vivian Ho – July 14, 2025