The increased cases of Ivermectin poisoning in 2021 were largely due to people taking livestock dosages, leading to two deaths in New Mexico. However, most cases resulted in minor symptoms. The standard dose of Ivermectin for humans is safe, unlike the animal doses taken by some individuals. The FDA's response to the situation was criticized for exaggerating the scale of the issue. The blame for the misinformation spread was directed towards certain media outlets and not the individuals who suffered consequences due to misinformation.