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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Insect Spray?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: My husband sprayed insect spray on the side of my stove. When the spray dries is it still harmful to people.
If I touch the side of the stove and then eat something can it harm me?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please wash your hands with soap after touching sprayed area

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. The insect spray is meant to be harmful to insects present in the household.

2. It contains harmful chemicals and if the sprayed surface is touched even after drying, it might contaminate your skin.

3. Eating or handling food without washing your hands after touching a sprayed surface might be harmful to your health. Please wash your hands with soap should you touch the sprayed area even after it dries.

Hope your query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Insect Spray?

Brief Answer: Please wash your hands with soap after touching sprayed area Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. The insect spray is meant to be harmful to insects present in the household. 2. It contains harmful chemicals and if the sprayed surface is touched even after drying, it might contaminate your skin. 3. Eating or handling food without washing your hands after touching a sprayed surface might be harmful to your health. Please wash your hands with soap should you touch the sprayed area even after it dries. Hope your query is answered. Please write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek