Tampax
U.S. shoppers who bought Tampax Pearl tampons may be covered by an active class action alleging the tampons contain lead and other heavy metals that were never disclosed. No claims process has opened yet — save it to get notified.
About this settlement
Allegations that Tampax Pearl tampons contain undisclosed lead and other heavy metals, and that Procter & Gamble failed to warn consumers.
A proposed class action — Otkina et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Company — was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on January 23, 2026, alleging that Tampax Pearl tampons contain detectable lead and other heavy metals. The complaint cites independent testing reporting lead from roughly 0.243 micrograms in Light tampons to 0.787 micrograms in Ultra, with estimated daily exposure exceeding California's Proposition 65 limit of 0.5 micrograms, and claims Procter & Gamble knew or should have known through internal testing but failed to warn consumers. The suit brings claims including negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and deceptive trade practices. The litigation is in its early stages: no class has been certified, no settlement has been approved, and no claims process or payout exists yet. A separate lawsuit over PFAS 'forever chemicals' in Tampax Pure Cotton tampons was dismissed in July 2025. Procter & Gamble denies the allegations, and no recall has been issued.
Who qualifies
- People in the United States who purchased Tampax Pearl tampons for personal use
- Includes varieties such as Regular, Super, Super Plus, Ultra, and Light
- Purchases within the applicable statute of limitations period
- You relied on the product being safe for internal use
- Note: no claims process is open yet — eligibility and dates will be finalized if a settlement is reached
Pending — to be set if the lawsuit settles
Claim deadline: Pending court decision