Monday, November 14, 2011

Recall Alert!

 Kimberly-Clark's Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons (Regular Absorbency) have been recalled. Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration These tampons were made with a raw material that contained the bacterium, Entrovacter sakazakii. This bacteria can cause health risks and women with serious existing illneses like cancer or immune compromising conditions like HIV are at an increased risk also this bacteria can possibly be passed on to someone else. This recall is limited to two product SKU's on the 18 count 15063 and 36 count 15068 which were shipped to the stores between October 29th and November 2 of this year


These contaminated tampons were sent to Walmart Stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. Fry Stores in Arizona and Smith Stores in Utah and Arizona
If you purchased these tampons at any of these locations please check this list for the lot number. If you have them please contact Kimberly-Clark's Consumer Services Division at 1 800 335-6839. If you used any of these tampons and are experiencing any of the side affects listed on the U.S. FDA notice contact your Doctor immediately.


Kimberly-Clark Kotex Natural Balance* Security® Regular Uncented Tampons
Carton Lot NumberCarton CountSKU
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068
AC129321X18 Count15063
AC129325X36 Count15068