Laundry detergent packets offer a convenient and mess-free way to clean your clothes, but at what cost? With their bright and colorful packaging, they’re often mistaken as candy by children who then ingest them. Shortly after these laundry pods were introduced into the market in 2012, calls to poison control centers increased by 17%. During this time, more than 22,000 children were exposed to the detergent pods.
Studies indicate the chemicals found in these packets are more dangerous than other types of detergent. Exposure to the toxic chemicals within the packet can lead to chemical burns, coma, and even death. The problem is nothing short of a crisis, with researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio estimates about 30 children a day being poisoned.
As personal injury lawsuits continue to stack, all eyes are on detergent manufacturers and what changes they decide to implement.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to manufacturer negligence, talk with a product liability lawyer to find out what rights you have in seeking compensation and justice for your pain and suffering.