Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Ricin Poisoning

Call 911

1. Get Away From the Source

2. Call 911

3. Remove Contaminated Clothing

4. Wash Entire Body With Soap and Water

5. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on September 27, 2011