Nationwide Kotex Tampon Recall

For the second time since 2012 Kimberly-Clark has announced a recall of one of thier tampon brands. This time U by Kotex Sleek Tampons with regular absorbency are being recalled due to a defect that is causing them to break apart. In some cases medical attention has been necessary to remove pieces left in the body.

You can identify if your product is involved in this recall by looking for the specific lot numbers found on the bottom of the package. Kimberly-Clark has an interactive Lot # checker on their website with additional information for anyone that has the defective items.