Laundry Detergent Pods Recalled Over Child Safety Risk
Over 8 million bags of various laundry detergent pods are being recalled by Proctor & Gamble because the bags are not child resistant.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that millions of bags of the pods could pose a serious risk to children. The agency says the outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track.
Pods being Recalled:
- Tide Pods
- Gain Flings
- Ace Pods
- Ariel Pods
Laundry detergent pods recalled were sold at major retailers nationwide including Target, Walmart, Big Lots, Home Depot, CVS, Family Dollar, Sam’s Club and online at Amazon.com.
The pods were sold between September 2023 and February 2024. The recalled products range from bags containing 12 to 39 pods.
“This poses a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries,” according to a statement from the CPSC.
To date, there haven’t been any confirmed injuries connected to the packaging defect.
The CPSC says symptoms of laundry pod poisoning include severe vomiting, severe breathing trouble, burns to the esophagus, and coma.
Check the lot code on the bags, if you think you might have one of the affected products. Recalled lot codes will be listed at pg.com/bags and are at the bottom of the package.
Consumers will recalled bags can submit a picture of the product, showing the lot code to participate in the recall. You can request a full refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to store the product. Consumers can also receive a cabinet lock for securing laundry products.
You can also call Proctor & Gamble toll-free at 833-347-5764 from Monday through Friday, 9 am ET to 6 pm ET; Saturday from 9 am ET to 5:30 pm ET, or online at pg.com/bags.
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