Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury
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The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing 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. Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.
P&G will Refund or Replace Affected Product Packages
Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children and contact
Consumers should check to see if their bag is part of the recall by checking the lot code on their bag. Recalled lot codes will be listed at www.pg.com/bags and can be found on the bottom of the bag package. Consumers with recalled bags can submit a photo of the recalled product, showing the lot code, to participate in the recall.
Consumer Contact Information
Consumers can contact
Recall Details
This recall involves about 8.2 million units sold in the
Gain Flings Original |
Tide Simply Pods Plus Oxi Boost |
Gain Flings Moonlight Breeze Scent |
Tide Pods Clean Breeze Scent |
Gain Flings Blissful Breeze Scent |
Tide Pods Free & Gentle |
Gain Flings Spring Daydream Scent |
Tide Pods Oxi |
Gain Flings Plus Ultra Oxi |
Tide Pods Ultra Oxi |
Gain Flings Plus Odor Defense |
Ace Pods Clean Breeze |
Tide Pods Original |
Ace Pods Spring Meadow |
Tide Pods Spring Meadow Scent |
Ariel Pods Alpine Breeze |
Tide Pods Light |
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There have been no confirmed cases of incidents or injuries directly relating to this packaging defect.P&G has received four reports of children in
Affected packages were sold at Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other websites from
For information on impact in
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