Recall On Tampons 2024 Price. 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. Average prices for tampons rose 9.8% in the past year, and prices for menstrual pads rose 8.3%, largely due to the increasing costs of the paper and plastic.
Fda has launched an investigation into the safety of tampons following a study that found trace amounts of toxic metals, such as arsenic and lead, in various brands. The growing shift follows a study earlier this month that showed concerning levels.