The article discusses the alarming presence of illegal rat poisons being sold by street vendors in NYC, despite a city crackdown that confiscated 140 pounds of banned substances. Medical experts, like Dr. Adam Blumenberg, express concern over the dangers of phosphides, a toxic ingredient linked to a child's death in Texas. While vendors acknowledge the risks and legal issues, they continue selling these products for financial reasons. Despite efforts to regulate sales, illegal rodenticides remain easily accessible, posing significant health risks to the community and increasing potential illness and fatalities.
"I've noticed a sudden spike in rat poisons containing phosphides, which are illegal and genuinely scary. Phosphides release a deadly gas which can harm or kill people who breathe it," said Blumenberg.
"Yeah they've been giving us problems for selling, they say everything's illegal. What do you mean why are we selling it? We need money, that's why," one vendor said.
"A lot of what [vendors] sell is illegal, but not that dangerous as long as no one actually eats it," Blumenberg told The Post.
"I expect we will see serious illness and possibly fatalities in NYC related to these products," warned Dr. Adam Blumenberg regarding illegal rat poisons.
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