Contamination of Kotex Tampons Initiates Recall

Almost everyone has either tried using tampons or uses tampons on a regular basis. It is not often that we think about these products being dangerous or hazardous. This is usually because they are not with the latest scientific breakthroughs making them much safer than ever before. No one really thinks about the possibility of getting vaginal thrush or other vaginal infections before of using tampons.

On November 9, 2011 a recall was issued by the FDA which recalled specific lots of Kotex tampons that had been contaminated with bacterium. Vaginal infections and other health problems were believed to be caused because of this bacterium. Putting harmful bacterium into the vagina is never a good thing.

Kotex Natural Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency tampons are the tampons that were affected. There were two specific lots which were manufactured by Kimberly-Clark that were affected. The 36 count packages and the 18 count packages are included in the recall.