FDA: Trace Metals in Tampons Pose No Health Risk
TL;DR
The FDA reports that trace amounts of metals found in tampons do not pose health risks to women, addressing earlier concerns about absorption. The agency’s lab study concluded metals such as arsenic and lead found in these products aren’t harmful in the amounts detected during typical use.
- Arsenic, lead and other metals in tampons aren’t harmful, FDA report concludes NBC News
- Menstrual Product Options, Facts, and Safe Use fda.gov
- FDA Bench Study Finds Tampon Metal Levels Too Low To Harm Users insights.citeline.com
- Heavy metals in tampons aren’t cause for concern, US regulators say The Straits Times
- Heavy Metals in Tampons Aren’t Cause for Concern, Regulators Say Bloomberg.com
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