Tampons laced with arsenic

  An alarming new study has found lead and arsenic in multiple tampon brands! Tell Tampax, Kotex and other leading brands to get toxic metals out of tampons now: [ Sign the petitionÂ]( {NAME}, Public health researchers just found lead, arsenic and other toxic heavy metals in multiple tampon brands sold in the US and Europe. It means pharmaceutical companies have been exposing millions of women to a cocktail of harmful substances, known to increase risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer for years. Like so often with health issues affecting women and girls, these companies haven’t bothered to do the research to find out the risks. Now there’s no excuse. Leading brands are coming under huge pressure to act – add your name: [Tampax, Kotex and other leading brands: get toxic metals out of tampons now]( The data is horrifying – every single tampon tested was found to contain lead, which has no safe level of exposure according to the World Health Organisation. In at least one sample, the scientists found SIXTEEN different metals Because of a woeful lack of research, it’s unclear whether tampons actually leach these toxins when in use. But researchers have raised serious concerns, given that vaginal tissue is highly absorptive, meaning the metals may be able to enter the bloodstream directly. Potentially millions of people use these brands every month… the manufacturers should be leaping to attention to test their products, add warning labels and act to make sure they’re safe. But they’ve got a long history of neglecting issues that mainly affect women, and won’t act unless they feel the heat. Can you sign now to help ramp up the pressure? [Tampax, Kotex and other leading brands: get toxic metals out of tampons now]( [ Sign the petitionÂ]( Thanks for all that you do, Fatah and the team at Ekō More information: [Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s]( Environment International (journal). August 2024 issue. [First study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic and lead, among other contaminants]( Berkeley Public Health. 3 July, 2024.  [Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know]( CNN. 11 July, 2024     --------------------------------------------------------------- Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we’re not afraid to stand up to them when they don’t. Please help keep Ekō strong by chipping in $3 [Chip in $3]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. | [Unsubscribe](   --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social Media [Facebok]( [Instagram]( [Youtube](Eko.Movement) [Twitter]( [TikTok](eko.movement) [Telegram](