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global1

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26. Now I'm Not Sure The FDA Regulates Tampons But Check Out This Link.....
Wed Mar 28, 2012, 12:12 PM
Mar 2012
http://www.fda.gov/safety/reportaproblem/default.htm

At this link they say: "Consumers can play an important public health role by reporting to FDA any adverse reactions or other problems with products the agency regulates. FDA is responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, animal feed, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective."



On edit: Yes the FDA does regulate tampons. Check out these links: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm071781.htm & http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=3430

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Definitely something you wouldn't want to see MineralMan Mar 2012 #1
it's not much comfort Maine-ah Mar 2012 #2
Almost all molds that grow on cellulose are harmless to humans. MineralMan Mar 2012 #5
If I had a vagina, after seeing that picture, I would push every tampon out the appliactor before... Poll_Blind Mar 2012 #3
fully agree. Maine-ah Mar 2012 #4
That would last about a minute if you had a heavy flow... Phentex Mar 2012 #7
I hate tampons Aerows Mar 2012 #11
It works with cardboard applicators Maine-ah Mar 2012 #13
I would bet you wouldn't have a mold problem with the cardboard ones, either. GoCubsGo Mar 2012 #24
Ok, just checked...doesn't work with the plastic... Phentex Mar 2012 #32
Maybe you'd be a diva cup kind of girl cali Mar 2012 #9
The things I learn here snooper2 Mar 2012 #16
I tried it but I didn't like it... Phentex Mar 2012 #33
I read the response and If I were a woman I don't think I would..... Bonhomme Richard Mar 2012 #6
Dear GOD Aerows Mar 2012 #8
coupons? really? irisblue Mar 2012 #10
oh lordy dana_b Mar 2012 #12
absolutely! Maine-ah Mar 2012 #14
I don't wear tampons Marrah_G Mar 2012 #15
I used OB tampons for decades. Now I'm glad I did, kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #17
Me too. n/t moriah Mar 2012 #30
Yep, no issue using OB tampons. nt GardeningGal Mar 2012 #31
This Should Be Reported To The FDA Immediately.........nt global1 Mar 2012 #18
I've been digging around the FDA website Maine-ah Mar 2012 #21
Now I'm Not Sure The FDA Regulates Tampons But Check Out This Link..... global1 Mar 2012 #26
Here Is A Recent Recall Press Release By Kimberly-Clark On Tampons.... global1 Mar 2012 #27
thanks, global1! Maine-ah Mar 2012 #28
The recall was very limited and due to possible bacterial contamination. cbayer Mar 2012 #35
I wouldn't put that thing in me for all the tea in China... catbyte Mar 2012 #19
Yikes. BlueIris Mar 2012 #20
you would think Maine-ah Mar 2012 #22
That is vile. BlueIris Mar 2012 #23
I've never used Kotex... Maine-ah Mar 2012 #25
How disgusting.... OhioChick Mar 2012 #29
Snopes has this up for discussion, but no conclusions yet. I am skeptical, but we shall see. cbayer Mar 2012 #34
Oh barf! JVS Mar 2012 #36
Related, perhaps: Robb Mar 2012 #37
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