Laundry pods: 8.2 million bags recalled because they can open easily, poison children
Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel brands of liquid laundry pods can be ingested by children, pets; full refund offered
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Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel brands of liquid laundry pods can be ingested by children, pets; full refund offered
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