Kotex tampons recalled for bacterial contamination

[AuntSueto4]

Recalls: Kotex tampons recalled for bacterial contamination

Nov 11, 2011 11:30 AM

"...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall warning for specific lots of Kotex tampons contaminated with a bacterium that could cause vaginal infections and other health risks..."

"...The recall is limited to two specific lots of Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency manufactured by Kimberly-Clark. According to the FDA, both the 18 count and the 36 count packages contain tampons that were made with raw materials contaminated with Enterobacter sakazakii, a bug that may cause vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases or other health issues..."

"...Although there have been no reports of illness caused by the tainted tampons, the FDA warns that the Enterobacter bacterium could be especially life threatening to women with preexisting illnesses or compromised immune systems—from HIV, for example..."

"...Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the contaminated Kotex tampons and experience unusual vaginal discharge, rash, fever, headache, vomiting or abdominal pains—particularly if they are HIV positive, have AIDS, cancer, an existing serious illness or may be pregnant..."

news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/11/kotex-tampons-recalled-for-bacterial-contamination.html

[gwensmama9206]

Yikes! Good thing it'll be a while before I can use tampons again. Pretty sure that's the brand I get. Thanks for the info!

[nevaehsmom327]

Glad I don't use Kotex!