Nearly 250 cases have been reported this year to poison control centers. Though they remain a tiny fraction of the thousands of poisoning calls received every year, doctors are concerned. The symptoms they see in connection with ingesting the packets — such as nausea and breathing problems — are more severe than typical detergent poisoning.

Should these products be banned? Or should it be up to the parents to decide wether they are a risk to their children?

Doctors report rise in kids eating detergent packets - Chicago Sun-Times