Today, Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags were the subject of a voluntary packaging recall by Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG). Only bags distributed in the US are included by this recall notice.
According to P&G, there have been three reports of kids swallowing laundry packet contents, but there have been no verified instances or injuries linked to the packaging flaw.
Children could be exposed to chemicals in these detergent pods if the outside wrapping of the bags splits open close to the zipper track.
Laundry pod chemicals have the potential to cause burns, severe breathing difficulties, convulsions, and comas.
About 56,741 devices that were sold in Canada are also included in the recall.
P&G promises to replace and refund any affected product packages
In order to receive a complete refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to keep the product, customers should immediately place the recalled bags out of children’s sight and reach. Additionally, a cabinet lock for securing laundry supplies can be given to customers.
Customers should look up the lot code on their bag to determine if it is included in the recall. Recalled lot codes are located on the bottom of bag packages and are listed at www.pg.com/bags. To take part in the recall, customers who own recalled bags can send in a picture of the product together with the lot code.