Licking Stamps: Health Risks and Potential Dangers

The glue used on stamps is generally not toxic, but it is not meant to be ingested.

Licking stamps is not a common cause of death, but there have been a few cases of people dying after licking stamps. In these cases, the person usually had an underlying medical condition that was exacerbated by the ingestion of the stamp glue.

If you have any concerns about the potential health risks associated with licking stamps, you can talk to your doctor.