What mamas need to know about the Kotex tampon recall

We announced today a voluntary recall of U by Kotex® Sleek® Tampons, Regular Absorbency sold in the U.S. & Canada f… https://t.co/JP5zhWkqAB

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In a statement on its website , U by Kotex explains that the recall is specific to the U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency only. The Super Absorbency or Super Plus Absorbency tampons are not part of the recall.

The recall is for specific lots of the Regular Absorbency tampons manufactured between October 7, 2016 and October 16, 2018.

The lot numbers start with NN (or XM, for small, 3 count packages) and can be found near the barcode on the bottom of the box.

To check if your tampons are part of the recall, type your lot number into this form on the U by Kotex site.

The FDA says if you’ve used the tampons and are experiencing the following you should seek immediate medical attention:

• vaginal injury (pain, bleeding, or discomfort)
• vaginal irritation (itching or swelling)
• urogenital infections (bladder and/or vaginal bacterial and/or yeast infections)
• hot flashes
• abdominal pain
• nausea or vomiting

If you have a package of the recalled tampons you should not use them and should call Kotex’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark at 1-888-255-3499. On its website U by Kotex asks consumers not to return the tampons to stores.