Copper Sulfate: Pool Cleaner, Vineyard Helper or Unsuspected Summer Threat?

By Harry C. Karydes, DO, Toxicology Fellow An interesting case came into the Illinois Poison Centerthis week. A frantic father called after his 3 year-old daughter inadvertently ingested copper sulfate. During the case review, it was discovered that the father was using the product as an algaecide to clean their outdoor pool. Unfortunately, he placed this liquid … more