A person may mistake silica gel packets for sugar or salt and consume them. This can have adverse effects, especially for children or pets, such as an upset stomach and diarrhea. Silica gel packets ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're all familiar with silica gel packets — the small bagged packets found in vitamin bottles, shoe boxes, and electronics, along with other ...