Tide responded to a Twitter user who asked whether rumors that it would discontinue selling pods after Feb. 1 was true or “just an internet hoax.” ...

In 2012, after eight years, P&G finally introduced America to Tide Pods, a delectable blue, orange and white single packet of concentrated detergent. Tide Pods was a breakthrough success.

CINCINNATI -- — Procter & Gamble Co. is trying out a cheaper version of Tide laundry detergent in a bid to churn up new sales. Tide Basic is hitting shelves in some 100 stores in the South and ...

In 1968, Tide came out with Tide XK, the first U.S. detergent with enzymes to tackle stains such as food and blood. In 1984, liquid Tide was introduced.

But apparently teens are now taking the Tide Pod Challenge, which is putting individual laundry detergent packets in their mouths and posting videos of doing so online.