URGENT RECALL: Kmart’s Deadly Gel Packs Could KILL – Thousands of Aussie Homes at Risk of Toxic Poisoning
- Thousands of Kmart’s Anko Gel Packs sold nationwide may contain highly toxic ethylene glycol, posing a fatal risk to children and adults alike
- The affected products were sold in-store and online for over a decade, with many still lurking in Aussie homes, waiting to unleash their deadly contents
- If ingested, the toxic substance can cause irreversible brain, heart, or kidney damage – and even death – prompting a desperate warning from Kmart to STOP USING the products IMMEDIATELY
Kmart has issued a shocking recall on two of its popular household items, warning that they may contain a highly toxic substance that can kill if ingested. The Anko Small Gel Pak and Large Gel Pak, commonly used to treat minor injuries and provide relief during heatwaves, have been found to contain ethylene glycol – a deadly poison that can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, and even lead to brain, heart, or kidney damage.
In a statement, Kmart revealed that the products’ packaging can leak the toxic substance if damaged, posing a grave risk to children and adults who may unknowingly ingest it. “If swallowed, ethylene glycol can cause irreversible injuries or death,” the company warned, urging customers to STOP USING the products IMMEDIATELY and keep them out of reach of children.
The affected gel packs were sold in-store and online for over a decade, with the small gel pack sold between March 18, 2014, and December 10, 2025, and the large gel pack sold between February 11, 2014, and December 10, 2025. Customers can identify the affected products by looking for the numbers 42010777 or 42010784 printed in white text next to the barcode on the gel pack.
Kmart is offering a full refund to customers who return the affected products to their stores. For more information, customers can call Kmart Customer Service on 1800 124 125, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm (AEST). But for many, the question remains – how many Aussie homes are still harboring these deadly gel packs, waiting to unleash their toxic contents?