Consumer Reports believes single-load liquid laundry detergent packets should be avoided in homes where children under six years old or adults who are cognitively impaired may be present.

But based on our tests, eight of the top 11 liquid detergents in our ratings will ... mediocre performance in hard water.

Certain lots of the flexible packages containing these liquid detergent pods are under a recall due to a tear risk near the zipper, which could potentially expose its contents to children or ...