Is it okay to touch silica gel packets?
                                
                                
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                                Each year, poison control centers receive hundreds of reports about accidental silica gel ingestion, mostly involving children. Given their common presence, many people ask: Is it okay to touch silica gel packets? The answer is generally yes, but it is important to be aware of certain factors.