6 June 2014

Mothballs and Moth Flakes Public Health Warning
Supported by the Environmental Protection Authority, Ministry of Health, MBIE- Trading Standards and Worksafe.

Product Identifiers

Mothballs and moth flakes, all types

Responsible Agency

MoH

The Hazard!

Eating or swallowing mothballs or moth flakes with these ingredients could make you sick or kill you.

What to do...

Remove the mothballs and moth flakes from your home and dispose of them in the rubbish. “If in doubt throw it out”. If you suspect someone has eaten or swallowed a mothball or moth flakes, seek immediate medical attention.

Product Identifiers

Mothballs and moth flakes, all types

Responsible Agency

MoH