Laundry Detergent Packets
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Laundry detergent packets are more poisonous than traditional liquid or powder detergent. Keep it stored up, away, and out of sight of children – in a locked cabinet is best.
Targeted outreach week: April 25-30, 2016
Note: Materials may now be used anytime.
Toolkit reviewed: 2016
Suggested hashtag: #LaundryPackets
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National Experts on Laundry Detergent Packets
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Laundry Detergent Packets Project Materials
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Laundry Detergent Packets Resources
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Reports/Statements
Tips/Fact Sheets
Laundry Detergent Packets Fact Sheet – Connecticut Poison Control Center
Laundry Detergent Packet Fact Sheet – AAPCC*
Laundry Detergent Packet Safety – CIRP*
Laundry Room and Detergent Safety – Healthy Children
Poisoning: The Risks of Laundry Packets – Make Safe Happen
Blog Posts
Laundry Detergent Packet Dangers – 700 Children's
Posters/Infographic
Audio/Videos
Consumer Reports Warns Against Liquid Laundry Pods – Consumer Reports
Detergent Pods Still Pose Major Risk to Kids – Good Housekeeping
Laundry Detergent Packs Safety Alert – Consumer Reports
Laundry Detergent Pods Remain a Health Hazard – Consumer Reports
Prevent Laundry Packet Poisoning – Make Safe Happen
*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
AAPCC: American Association of Poison Control Centers
CDC: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CIRP: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
CPSC: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
SKW: Safe Kids Worldwide
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