New York City –
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million Tide, Gain, Ace, and Ariel laundry detergent packs sold in the United States and Canada due to a defect in child-safe packaging.
Friday’s notice from both P&G and product safety regulators in the U.S. and Canada says the outer box meant to prevent easy access to liquid laundry detergent pods can tear near the zipper track, preventing children and It may pose a serious risk to others who may accidentally ingest it. In addition to the possibility of injury to the skin and eyes.
So far, there have been no confirmed injuries directly related to the defect. While the recalled lots were on sale, there were four reports of children accessing laundry packets in the United States, three of which involved accidental ingestion. However, it is still unclear whether these pods actually came from the recalled bags, P&G and U.S. Consumer Products said. This was revealed by the Safety Committee.
This recall affects certain lots of Tide, Gain, Ace, and Ariel laundry detergent manufactured from September 2023 to February 2024 and sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, CVS, and Amazon. affect.
The recalled products, which can be identified by lot code, have different scents and sizes. Approximately 8.2 million units were sold in the United States and more than 56,700 units were sold in Canada.
Consumers who own the recalled bags should keep the products out of the reach and sight of children and contact Cincinnati-based P&G for a full refund and to store the detergent. have been instructed to request a replacement child safety bag. The detergent itself is safe to use. For washing purposes.
The health risks associated with ingesting liquid laundry detergent are well-documented, especially in light of the social media-inspired “Tide Pod Challenge” that proliferated several years ago. Eating detergent chemicals can cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney damage, and even death.
Beyond online trends, experts warn that liquid laundry packets are especially easy to swallow, as children can confuse them with candy, and urge consumers to always keep them safe. There is.
