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Fatal Dye Ingestion Raises Serious Product Safety Concerns Over Household Chemicals
Brand Name
Rit
Manufacturer
Nakoma Products, LLC
Model Name
Rit All-Purpose Dye
Product Description
Rit All-Purpose Dye is a concentrated fabric dye solution used to color natural and synthetic fibers. Packaged in a white plastic bottle measuring approximately 5.66″ x 2.43″ x 2.09″, it is sold in a liquid form and available in a variety of colors.
Designed for use on cotton, nylon, silk, and other materials, this product is intended for external use only in well-ventilated areas. The label includes some usage instructions, but safety warnings are minimal, often appearing in small print.
Case Details
On October 8, 2024, a 27-year-old man accidentally ingested a bottle of Rit clothing dye that had been purchased from Walmart just one day prior. Within hours, he began experiencing severe vomiting and uncontrolled bowel movements.
After contacting poison control, the family was advised to monitor symptoms and keep him hydrated. But his condition worsened rapidly. He was rushed to the Emergency Room, where doctors discovered that the ingested dye had caused internal injuries.
Despite medical intervention, the victim’s condition deteriorated. He was declared brain dead seven days later, and life support was withdrawn on October 12, 2024.
Injury Brief
While Rit dye is not meant for ingestion, its availability in small, non-secure bottles and lack of prominent warning labels may fail to prevent accidental misuse—especially in households with children, vulnerable adults, or individuals with cognitive challenges.
Key safety concerns include:
- Lack of child-resistant packaging
- Potential chemical toxicity if swallowed
- Insufficient consumer education on safe handling and storage
- Minimal label warnings visible on small packaging
These gaps make it reasonably foreseeable that ingestion could occur, especially when the product is stored or used near food preparation areas or handled without proper caution.
Retailers
Rit clothing dye is widely available at national retailers, including:
If you use this product, store it out of reach of children and never transfer it to unmarked or food-grade containers.
Liability
Manufacturers like Nakoma Products, LLC and retailers such as Walmart have a legal obligation to:
- Design packaging that deters ingestion or misuse
- Include clear, bold, and multilingual safety warnings
- Educate consumers on the health risks of chemical exposure
- Recall or redesign hazardous products if preventable harm occurs
When a company fails to do so and harm results, they may be liable under product liability laws for
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