P&G Faces Ongoing Lawsuits Over Lead Levels in Tampax Tampons

A group of class action lawsuits against Procter & Gamble (P&G) over lead levels in Tampax Pearl and Radiant tampons are ongoing, with no settlement reached yet. The lawsuits claim that P&G hid the presence of lead in these products, which are used by millions of women every month.

A 2024 university study found measurable lead in every tampon brand tested, prompting two years of litigation. The Barton case in Southern California is furthest along, with a judge denying P&G's motion to dismiss in August 2025 and ordering both sides to bring settlement authority to a case conference.

The court has allowed key claims to move forward despite P&G's denial of wrongdoing and argument that its products meet FDA standards. Eligibility for the current tampon lead lawsuit centers on purchase history, not health problems experienced by individuals.