Alarming Increase in Pediatric Melatonin Ingestion: New CDC Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Accidental Exposures

The sharp increase in the number of young children accidentally ingesting melatonin in various forms, such as gummies and tablets, has raised concerns, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported a staggering 530 percent rise in calls to poison centers for pediatric melatonin exposures between 2012 and 2021. Additionally, there were approximately 10,930 emergency room visits, a 420 percent increase, based on