Health Canada is reissuing a warning to send a reminder that laundry pods should not be eaten.
The reminder comes after an ongoing Internet joke about “Tide Pods” and how they look like a delicious snack.
We’re not even sure where this idea came from, but social media has been going wild with “Tide Pod” memes recently.
The new limited edition Oreos are to die for 😍 pic.twitter.com/wry0FM7EXO — Tide Pods (@OGTidePods) January 9, 2018
A post shared by im ajit pai (@viagara.falls) on Jan 10, 2018 at 11:51am PST
A post shared by Tide Pods (@have.fun.inside) on Jan 10, 2018 at 9:52am PST
A post shared by Memes <3 (@scenepotato_memes) on Jan 10, 2018 at 9:35am PST
Yes, the Internet is extremely weird.
All of these laundry pod jokes may have prompted Health Canada to reissue a statement about the dangers of consuming them.
The warning is directed specifically at children, as the pods are often mistaken for candy.
“Because laundry detergent packets are small and often brightly coloured, children can mistake them for food or toys,” said Health Canada in a statement.
The health agency recommends keeping the pods stored safely out of sight and reach of children.
It’s definitely a reminder that should be taken seriously because ingesting the pods can cause serious irritation, choking, nausea, and pain.
But we’re still wondering why the Internet is obsessed with Tide Pods.
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MrsMURICA on January 11st, 2018 at 11:49 UTC »
I worked as a 911 dispatcher and took a call from a grown ass man who had, the day before, drank a small amount of hand soap (like less than a tablespoon... curiosity, he said.) He then "felt weird," called 911 and insisted on being transported to the ER, where he was told that he was fucking fine and to go home. Apparently he was still suffering horribly (and vaguely) from the soaps the next day though so I had no choice but to send him an ambulance again.
Also, a young woman called once in a panic. She had eaten a small piece of Chapstick and was scared it would harm her.
Adults are weird.
Edit - PSA: The national poison control hotline is 1-800-222-1222, or visit poisoncontrol.org. It's free help from nurses, doctors and other experts who specialize in poisonings. They'll even be nice and helpful if you call to ask about the chapstick you just ate.
TheSaltyPenguin on January 11st, 2018 at 11:19 UTC »
So dishwasher pods are all good still, yeah?
SplendidTit on January 11st, 2018 at 06:21 UTC »
The forbidden fruit.