Mum issues warning after toddler, 4, left BLIND after biting into Persil washing pod

Mum issues warning after toddler, 4, left BLIND after biting into Persil washing pod

Luca de Groot, 4, from Australia, was hospitalised for 16 days when she was left blinded after biting into a Persil washing capsule at home. Shocking images show the aftermath of the mishap

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