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FDA to Investigate Toxic Metals in Tampons—What You Need to Know
A recently-published study found trace amounts of 16 metals in tampons, including lead and arsenic. Now, the FDA is ...
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Toxic Tampons: Fact vs Fiction
A new study found toxic metals in tampons. Here’s what we know about the findings and what it could mean for the regulation ...
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FDA to investigate metals found in tampons after study; study's co-author 'excited' over decision
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would investigate heavy metals in tampons after a 2024 study found that tampons contained arsenic and lead. "The FDA is aware of concerns about ...
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Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation
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 ...
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FDA Investigates Tampons for Potential Lead and Metal Risks
Sept. 11, 2024 – The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday. The move follows the publication earlier this ...
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Consumer Reports: FDA investigates toxic metals found in dozens of tampons
THE DISEASE CAN CAUSE A SUDDEN HIGH FEVER, VOMITING, DIZZINESS AND MORE. IF Y Tampon users are discarding unused products following a recent Food and Drug Administration announcement. New research ...