The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons. The FDA’s action follows the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.

People started to worry tampons might be linked to cancer after a 2024 study found that several tampon brands contained toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium. But there hasn’t been any ...

When a 2024 study found that there are toxic metals in tampons, it left consumers wondering: Are tampons safe? MENU. Wellness. 4 Things To Know If You're Worried About Toxic Metals In Tampons.

Metals found in tampons prompt proposed Minnesota legislation 01:59. A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to limit sales of tampons with lead and arsenic in them, after researchers ...

CR’s investigation is part of its Toxic-Free Kids Food campaign, which encourages policymakers and manufacturers to protect children from harmful dyes, heavy metals, and chemicals in their food.

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The FDA’s action follows the July publication of a small pilot study that found arsenic and lead in organic and nonorganic tampons. Although the levels of both metals were low, there is no safe ...