A Pittsburgh pediatrician wanted to create something that would help children learn not to ingest poisons. His creation is known as “Mr. Yuk.” A report by KDKA2 News, said that in 1971 Dr. Richard ...

(WTRF/NEXSTAR) — The iconic “Mr. Yuk” poison symbol is turning 50 years old this week. Mr. Yuk’s birthday comes just ahead of National Poison Prevention Week, which is March 21-27. Mr. Yuk was created ...

Mr. Yuk is not dead, yet. Created in 1971 by the Children?s Hospital in Pittsburgh, the round-faced, green Mr. Yuk warning stickers may be too bright, bold and attractive for smaller children, said ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The creator of the famous "Mr. Yuk" warning stickers was honored by the City of Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburgh honored Dr. Richard Moriarty, a retired pediatrician.

PITTSBURGHPITTSBURGH — Dr. Richard W. Moriarty, a retired pediatrician from Pittsburgh who helped create the bright green Mr. Yuk sticker that warns kids away from poisonous substances, has died. He ...

SEATTLE – Mr. Yuk is retiring. Not the sticker, the man. Ever since the symbol for poison changed from a skull and crossbones to the lime green frowning face about 30 years ago, a Seattle man has been ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dr. Richard W. Moriarty, a ...