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 ...

(WHTM) — You have probably seen silica gel packets in many places such as shoeboxes, dried food, and even bubble wrap. It’s a white packet that always says ‘do not eat’ on it. So what is silica gel ...