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CDC | Questions and Answers About Ricin
What is ricin? Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the released ricin can cause injury. Ricin can be made from the waste material left over from processing castor beans. It can be made in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water or weak acid. How toxic is ...
CDC | Facts About Ricin
What ricin is. Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the released ricin can cause injury. Ricin can be made from the waste material left over from processing castor beans. It can be in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water or weak acid.
Ricin Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, Next Steps - Healthline
Ricin is a toxic protein naturally found in the seeds of the castor bean plant. Produced as a byproduct of castor oil production, ricin is one of the most potent toxins. It’s a potential agent...
Ricin poisoning - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether a person breathes in the ricin, eats it or gets it in a shot. When breathed in, ricin causes fever, chest tightness, cough and breathing problems. Ricin can cause a fluid buildup in the lungs, known as pulmonary edema. If ricin is eaten, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
CDC Ricin | Background Information for Clinicians
Ricin is a potent biological toxin (toxic protein) derived from part of the “waste” mash when beans from the castor plant ( Ricinus communis) are processed during manufacture of castor oil. Ricin is a stable substance, affected very little by extreme conditions, such as very hot or very cold temperatures.
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