Mr. Yuk
In this episode we explore the history of poison control in America, and how it relates to that classic symbol of poison control, Mr. Yuk. We also discuss some more food news. Have a listen, won't you? Click the image above to listen.
Other poison control logos / mascots:
Pinky, the Poison Prevention Elephant
Officer Ugg
No Siop Snake
The current Poison Control symbol
Research for this episode came from the following sources:
Wikipedia
Mr. Yuk: A Retired Poison Prevention Icon
Mr. Yuk: The History of Poison's Most Iconic Symbol
Mr. Yuk is Mean; Mr. Yuk is Green
Officer Ugg, Mr Yuk, Uncle Barf...Ad Nausea: Controlling Poison Control, 1950-1985
Still Scary After All These Years: Mr Yuk Nears 40
Evolution of the Poison Label - From Skull and Crossbones to Mr Yuk
Validation of a Poison Prevention Program
Intro: Poison by Alice Cooper
Outro: Don't Let Us Get Sick by Warren Zevon
