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Poison danger to kids from laundry gel packs

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The gel packs we put in our washing machines are proving to be tempting for children.

Hospitals are treating more and more children who have swallowed the gel packs thinking they were candy.  

So far this year, US poison hotlines have had more than 2900 calls involving the detergent packs and children under the age of five.   

According to health officials detergent in the capsules can destroy tissue and cause inflammation and swelling.  

The American Cleaning Institute is emphasizing the importance of keeping the gel packs out of the reach for children.

 

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