Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, other laundry pods due to faulty packaging WPXI [Video]

Authorities have announced a recall of more than 8.2 million packages of laundry detergent pods due to faulty packaging that could allow children access to the pods inside.

The recall involves Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent pods packaged in flexible film bags. The recall applies predominantly to bags distributed in the United States, the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission reported on Friday.

About 56,741 packages of the products were sold in Canada, according to Procter & Gamble and the CPSC.

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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,” the CPSC announcement states. “Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among …