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 by millions of Americans.
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 bought from stores in New York, Athens, and London - and two online retailers - between September 2022 and March 2023.
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 FDA’s action follows the July...
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 researchers looked at...
Some tampon products found to contain toxic metals in first ... - Fox News
Jul 11, 2024 · New research from UC Berkeley reveals that tampons from numerous brands may contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium. Women's health experts Drs. Jillian LoPiano and Nicole Saphier...
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 following metals: Arsenic....
Study finds toxic metals present in popular tampons - Axios
Jul 9, 2024 · Metals were detected in both organic and non-organic tampons, with lead concentrations being higher in non-organic products and arsenic higher in organic ones, which researchers said could be attributable to natural fertilizers used …
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 products used by millions, a...
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 metals in a wide range of tampons...