If you eat Silica Gel Beads you could ingest toxins that can be potentially deadly.
So do not ever eat Silica Gel Beads and keep Silica Gel beads and Silica Gel packets away from small children or any kid that would put things in their mouths.
If you or a kid or toddler swallows some Silica Gel Beads you should take them to the emergency room to get them treatment.
The Silica Gel Beads themselves are not toxic but some toxic chemicals are usually added to most of the Silica Gel Beads.
That toxic chemicals can cause death and serious health issues in people.
So do not eat them and do not let kids play with them either.