This investigation follows a July 2024 pilot study that detected these metals in ... "detectable concentrations" of several toxic metals. While tampons are a staple period product for millions ...

“We urge the FDA to take swift action to ensure that women are safe from harmful and toxic ... detected amounts of 16 heavy metals — including lead — in various tampons made by 14 common ...

A study released in July found traces of toxic metals like lead ... and in one product all 16 metals were detected, the team said. Organic tampons had less lead and more arsenic than non ...

A study conducted by a group of scientists found toxic metals in tampons. The FDA is now investigating the product for ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Health officials at the Food and Drug Administration are launching an investigation into toxic metals found in tampons and what risk they may pose to women who use them.

Researchers noted that while they detected all 16 metals in at least one sampled ... that women are safe from harmful and toxic substances in tampons. We look forward to reviewing your plan ...

The FDA will test if the metals are being released from the tampon ... detected lead in the menstrual product because "there's no safe level of exposure to that," she said. “Although toxic ...

“We detected all 16 metals in at least one sampled tampon, including some toxic metals like lead, that has no ‘safe’ exposure level,” the study says.

This announcement follows the FDA's recent decision to investigate toxic metals found in tampons, fueling discussions about the need for more research and innovation in menstrual health.

This investigation follows a July 2024 pilot study that detected these metals in both organic and ... from 14 brands and found "detectable concentrations" of several toxic metals. While tampons are a ...