The tide pod challenge SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED. It is dangerous and can be fatal. Laundry pods contain highly concentrated toxic substances. Symptoms of ingestion include: vomiting, lethargy and difficulty breathing. If you have ingested a laundry pod or suspect a child or friend has, bring them to an emergency room immediately.

For more information, contact:

Liane Fransblow
Trauma prevention coordinator
Montreal Children’s Hospital
514 934-1934 ext. 24805
[email protected] [1]

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The Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre is a provincially designated pediatric and adolescent trauma centre.