Arm and Hammer Heavy Duty Detergent for clothes - detergent caused allergic reaction

# 6 for October 12, 2003

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RE: Arm and Hammer Heavy Duty Detergent for clothes - detergent caused allergic reaction

I purchased the above named detergent, washed clothes in it. My husband and I began to erupt in itchy welts. At first, we thought it was a bath gel which we had been using, but we stopped using it and the welts continued.

We figured out it was the A&H Detergent, aided by a confirmation from a friend in Texas whose daughter had a similar reaction to the detergent.

I wrote to Arm & Hammer, giving the UPC and lot number, but have received no reply. I would, at least, like to get my money back.

Since washing all of our clothes that had been laundered in the A&H, with another detergent, we have had no further problems.

Helene Remer

Ringwood,NJ 07456