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This is poisoning from swallowing starch.

Cooking starch; Laundry starch

Cooking starch is generally non-toxic. Most household laundry starches are relatively safe and made of corn starch. However, older formulas may be harmful if swallowed.

• Starch is found in various cosmetic products
• Laundry starch is found in various laundry products
• Cooking starch

Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.