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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 ...

The agency is evaluating “associated health effects” with the metals present in commonly available tampon brands Getty The U.S Food and Drug Administration announced a review of tampon safety ...

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. The FDA’s action follows the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons. The announcement follows the release ...

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 ...

The FDA has launched a study to examine the potential toxicity of metals that can be found within tampons—a regulated medical device, from the agency’s point of view. Researchers will conduct ...

For the many women who prefer menstrual cups to tampons and pads, the payoff is undeniable. Reusable menstrual cups are less wasteful; they don’t have to be changed as often; and they save a lot ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic and cadmium, found in tampons. This investigation follows a July 2024 pilot study that ...