The July study discovered only the presence of the metals and “did not test whether metals are released from tampons when used,” the FDA said in a statement Tuesday.

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Tampon users are discarding unused products following a recent Food and Drug Administration announcement. New research has detected traces of toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, in some tampons.

Heavy metals in tampons. The July study tested 30 tampons from 14 brands purchased from major online retailers and stores in the United States, the United Kingdom and Greece.

Heavy metals in tampons. The July study tested 30 tampons from 14 brands purchased from major online retailers and stores in the United States, the United Kingdom and Greece.

Other recommendations include washing your hands before and after inserting or removing a tampon to reduce bacterial spread, changing tampons every four to eight hours and using the lowest absorbency ...