BREAKING NEWS: Kotex Tampon Recall
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Kimberly-Clark Recalls Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency from a Limited Number of Retail Stores Within the United States
DALLAS (November 9, 2011) — Effective November 9, 2011, Kimberly-Clark announced a product recall of a limited number of its Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency distributed to specific stores in the United States.
This recall is limited to two product SKUs (carton codes), 15063 (18 count) and 15068 (36 count). The tampons were manufactured with a raw material contaminated with a bacterium, Enterobacter sakazakii, which may cause health risks, including vaginal infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic inflammatory disease or infections that can be life-threatening. Women with serious existing illnesses, cancer or immune-compromised conditions, such as HIV, are at increased risk. There is limited evidence of transfer between individuals with this bacterium.
The impacted product includes both 18-count and 36-count packages of the Kotex Natural Balance* Security ® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency that were shipped to retail customers between October 29, 2011 and November 2, 2011 in specific Walmart stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas; specific Fry’s stores in Arizona; and specific Smith’s stores in Utah and Arizona. More information about the specific product SKUs and lot numbers are noted below. Not all stores in the above mentioned states were impacted. A listing of stores impacted and the latest information can be found in the related documents at the bottom of this page.
Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency Affected Lot Numbers:
Product SKU numbers 15063 and 15068 are the last five digits of the product’s barcode and can be found on the bottom of the package. Specific lot numbers can be found inside the red box located on the bottom of the package.
Kimberly-Clark Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Regular Unscented Tampons
Carton Lot Number______Carton Count ________SKU
AC129321X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129325X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129421X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129425X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129521X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129525X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129621X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129625X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129721X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129725X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129821X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129825X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129921X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129925X____________36 Count___________15068
Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency product 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.
If any consumer has the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency in their possession, they should stop using the product immediately. They should also contact Kimberly-Clark’s Consumer Services Division at 1-800-335-6839 so the necessary information and arrangements can be made to retrieve the unused product.
While no reports of any adverse reactions from consumers using the recalled product have been received by Kimberly-Clark to date, this product recall is to maintain Kimberly-Clark’s expected high level of quality in all its products.
No other Kotex-branded products are subject to this recall, and Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Tampons that don’t contain the SKU numbers or lot numbers described in this announcement should be considered safe to use by consumers.
At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to making essentials for a better life, and consumer safety always has been and always will be a core value of the company.
http://digitalnewsrelease.com/index.php?q=Kotex_Product_Recall
DALLAS (November 9, 2011) — Effective November 9, 2011, Kimberly-Clark announced a product recall of a limited number of its Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency distributed to specific stores in the United States.
This recall is limited to two product SKUs (carton codes), 15063 (18 count) and 15068 (36 count). The tampons were manufactured with a raw material contaminated with a bacterium, Enterobacter sakazakii, which may cause health risks, including vaginal infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic inflammatory disease or infections that can be life-threatening. Women with serious existing illnesses, cancer or immune-compromised conditions, such as HIV, are at increased risk. There is limited evidence of transfer between individuals with this bacterium.
The impacted product includes both 18-count and 36-count packages of the Kotex Natural Balance* Security ® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency that were shipped to retail customers between October 29, 2011 and November 2, 2011 in specific Walmart stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas; specific Fry’s stores in Arizona; and specific Smith’s stores in Utah and Arizona. More information about the specific product SKUs and lot numbers are noted below. Not all stores in the above mentioned states were impacted. A listing of stores impacted and the latest information can be found in the related documents at the bottom of this page.
Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency Affected Lot Numbers:
Product SKU numbers 15063 and 15068 are the last five digits of the product’s barcode and can be found on the bottom of the package. Specific lot numbers can be found inside the red box located on the bottom of the package.
Kimberly-Clark Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Regular Unscented Tampons
Carton Lot Number______Carton Count ________SKU
AC129321X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129325X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129421X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129425X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129521X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129525X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129621X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129625X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129721X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129725X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129821X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129825X____________36 Count___________15068
AC129921X____________18 Count___________15063
AC129925X____________36 Count___________15068
Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency product 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.
If any consumer has the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency in their possession, they should stop using the product immediately. They should also contact Kimberly-Clark’s Consumer Services Division at 1-800-335-6839 so the necessary information and arrangements can be made to retrieve the unused product.
While no reports of any adverse reactions from consumers using the recalled product have been received by Kimberly-Clark to date, this product recall is to maintain Kimberly-Clark’s expected high level of quality in all its products.
No other Kotex-branded products are subject to this recall, and Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Tampons that don’t contain the SKU numbers or lot numbers described in this announcement should be considered safe to use by consumers.
At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to making essentials for a better life, and consumer safety always has been and always will be a core value of the company.
http://digitalnewsrelease.com/index.php?q=Kotex_Product_Recall
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Be careful, kids!0
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Thank you! I'm a Tampax girl, but this is good to know.0
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Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:0
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Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency product and experience unusual vaginal discharge, rash, fever, headache, vomiting or abdominal pains,
meh.... welcome to my world.... :ohwell:0 -
I'm goin to die!!!:noway:0
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Thanks Mrs. Garret! You're the best!!0
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Oh good, those 3 boxes with varying absorbencies that have been in the trunk of my car for the last 2 years are safe. Good to know in case I ever actually remember the emergency stash when I need it.0
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I'm an o.b. girl...0
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Thank you! I'm a Tampax girl, but this is good to know.
:drinker: to Tampax. :P0 -
Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency product and experience unusual vaginal discharge, rash, fever, headache, vomiting or abdominal pains,
meh.... welcome to my world.... :ohwell:
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Oooohhh NOoooooooOOoooooOOOoooo0
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Glad I don't use tampons. Yay for super light periods that only require a liner!0
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I'm an O.B. girl myself, but thank you very much for the info. I will pass it along to my female friends.0
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Glad I don't use tampons. Yay for super light periods that only require a liner!
I'm jealous. :sad:0 -
Consumers should contact a physician immediately if they have used the impacted Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency product and experience unusual vaginal discharge, rash, fever, headache, vomiting or abdominal pains,
meh.... welcome to my world.... :ohwell:
****, I have a rash, fever, headache, and abdominal pain. Only thing is, I didn't use any tampons. Think I can just say I did so I can get some money from them?0 -
Playtex for Blairsey.0
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Glad I don't use tampons. Yay for super light periods that only require a liner!
I'm jealous. :sad:
urgh my first couple of days are horrible........i have to use the overnight pads......it sucks0 -
Thank you! I'm a Tampax girl, but this is good to know.
:drinker: to Tampax. :P
Ditto! O_O Now I'm VERY glad I don't use Kotex.0 -
I just use a lighter tampon.. I am not a big fan of liner alone0
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Mrs. Garrett still uses belted pads.0
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Glad I don't use tampons. Yay for super light periods that only require a liner!
I'm jealous. :sad:
urgh my first couple of days are horrible........i have to use the overnight pads......it sucks
Well I credit my light periods to my Mirena IUD. I used to have heavy ones. I can't use tampons anymore though after having my daughter...it feels 'funny' now if I do.0 -
I actually remember this ad.
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I actually remember this ad.
OMG... I don't think I ever saw this. That's awesome!0 -
Teen Magazine 19900
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I actually remember this ad.
I remember this ad, also!!!
Thanks to the OP for the info! That is crazy!!! I don't even use tampons anymore, though. This is probably TMI, but a menstrual cup is way better for the environment and doesn't contain these crazy chemicals!!!0 -
Me, too!I'm an o.b. girl...0 -
Menopause baby!0
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I actually remember this ad.
I remember this ad, also!!!
Thanks to the OP for the info! That is crazy!!! I don't even use tampons anymore, though. This is probably TMI, but a menstrual cup is way better for the environment and doesn't contain these crazy chemicals!!!
Yep, menstrual cup is the way to go! I use a DivaCup. Got it from http://www.divacup.com/ after seeing one in my local health food store. (they didn't have the one I needed in stock at the time, plus I wanted to research it before buying.)
Has changed my life! Just make sure that you choose the correct size.0 -
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I TOTALLY used that EXACT brand of tampons BUT I'm not in one of those states. I have NO symptoms of anything... Should I still call the company??? I will throw these out definitely. I usually use a sports tampon from Tampax I think... it comes in a pink box, but I was attempting to save some money lol. Fail fail fail...0 -
Glad I don't use tampons. Yay for super light periods that only require a liner!
I'm jealous. :sad:
urgh my first couple of days are horrible........i have to use the overnight pads......it sucks
I hear you!!! I always feel like my bathroom trips are really murder scenes.. SO MUCH BLOOD0
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