Now, Jodi is warning other parents about the danger of laundry pods and calling on detergent manufacturers to make their warnings more urgent and specific.
It’s “not good enough,” she said of the packaging that fails to offer visual indication of just how dangerous these pods can be.
“I know [Persil] says keep them away from the kids but on the packet, it doesn’t say anything about going to a hospital. It just says, ‘seek medical advice.’”
She adds, “It needs to be more. It’s not good enough how it is. I didn’t realise the extent of injuries they could cause. You wouldn’t think direct contact could cause pretty excessive burns, three surgeries and 16 days in hospital. There needs to be more awareness on their packaging.”
‘On-pack safety warnings’
In response, a Unilever spokesperson told The Mirror: “We were deeply saddened to hear about these injuries and have spoken to Luca’s mother to understand what happened so we can investigate further. Safety is always our number one priority at Unilever, and our laundry capsules carry child impeding closures as well as prominent on-pack safety warnings in line with industry guidelines.”
Luca’s story is a tragic reminder that even everyday household items can become life-altering hazards – especially for curious, trusting children.
