A study found toxic metals in tampons. Here's what to know - NPR
Jul 11, 2024 · Researchers have found toxic metals — including arsenic and lead — in over a dozen popular brands of tampons, raising questions about a menstrual hygiene product used …
Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals ... - CNN
Jul 11, 2024 · Studies have now found lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals such as PFAS and phthalates in tampons and other menstrual products. How worried should you be?
Lead, arsenic and other toxic metals found in tampons, study says
Jul 17, 2024 · Toxic metals have been found in tampons, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, examined 30 tampons from 14 different brands …
Heavy metals found in tampons prompt FDA investigation | CNN
Sep 11, 2024 · 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 …
Are Tampons Safe? New Study Finds Lead, Arsenic in Tampons
Sep 6, 2024 · The recent research out of UC Berkeley found that many tampons on the market, including organic and non-organic, may contain toxic metals, such as lead and arsenic. The …
Concerned About Metals in Tampons? Here’s What to Know.
Jul 11, 2024 · A new study about tampons has sparked concern among consumers. The research, published in the journal Environment International, found evidence of 16 different …
FDA investigates tampon safety after heavy metal study : NPR
Sep 5, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will investigate the ingredients in tampons, after a study released earlier this summer found toxic metals in products from over a dozen …
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons ... - CBS News
Jul 8, 2024 · More than a dozen metals — including lead and arsenic — showed up in a broad array of tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe, raising concerns about menstruation …
New study finds lead, arsenic, other metals in tampon products
Jul 9, 2024 · The study, which was published by Environment International on July 3, analyzed 30 tampons from 14 tampon brands and found they had measurable concentrations of the …
Arsenic, Lead Among Toxic Metals in Tampons, Study Says
Jul 9, 2024 · A number of toxic metals including arsenic and lead have been detected in widely used tampons that could increase the risk of adverse health effects among users, a new study …