 Laundry packets. Danger. Young children may be attracted to the shape and texture of laundry packets, which could lead to injuries or death. Laundry packets accounted for approximately 3,000 unintentional pediatric poisonings treated in emergency rooms in 2021. Protect children from poisonings by taking control of laundry packets. Tips. Store laundry packets in their original containers and out of a child's sight and reach. Do not let children handle laundry detergent packets. Call poison help 800-222-1222 immediately if a child swallows or is exposed to laundry packets. Poison awareness and control is for everyone.