Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million defective laundry packets

(CNN) – Millions of packets of popular laundry detergent pods have been recalled due to faulty packaging.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the pods pose a serious risk of accidental ingestion by young children and may cause facial injuries.

The recall involves Tide, Gain Flings, Ace and Ariel Liquid Laundry Detergent Pod Packets, which were made between September 2023 and February 2024.

They were sold in flexible film bags at U.S. retailers like Big Lots, Family Dollar, Target, Walmart and Amazon.

The agency says no injuries have been reported due to this defect.

The CPSC warns that eating a large quantity of detergent can result in death, especially among children with underlying health issues.