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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Accidental Ingestion Of Detergent?
Question: about 2.or 3 hours ago I loaded my dishwasher. when I reached in the pack for the orange finish all in one pods for the dishwasher one must of broken and the stuff was everywhere in the box so I grabbed one that wasn't busted and stuck it in the dishwasher. then my hand had some of the stuff on it so I washed my hands in water with Palmolive soap. I then came out to watch tv about 2 hours passed and for some reason I put my finger in my mouth to bite my nail. it kinda tasted funny so I just swished water n spit. then drank some water. I know I'M being a hypochondriac but I just wanted to check to make sure that doesn't pose a risk. I know you hear of children getting sick from eating a whole pod, but that's no where near the case! just wanted to get an opinion. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
There is no risk to the health of your children due to above incident
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If you have washed your hands with Palmolive soap 2 hours back then it is clean and unlikely to be contaminated.
2. Sometimes few substances might have a strong odor which does not readily go away too quickly. I believe this is the case with you handing the dishwasher and orange pods and it might be having a strong odor or taste which was felt by you when you put your finger in the mouth.
3. Please do not worry about any of your children falling sick due to the above incident. However make sure your children consume fresh and healthy stuff.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
There is no risk to the health of your children due to above incident
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If you have washed your hands with Palmolive soap 2 hours back then it is clean and unlikely to be contaminated.
2. Sometimes few substances might have a strong odor which does not readily go away too quickly. I believe this is the case with you handing the dishwasher and orange pods and it might be having a strong odor or taste which was felt by you when you put your finger in the mouth.
3. Please do not worry about any of your children falling sick due to the above incident. However make sure your children consume fresh and healthy stuff.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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