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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1980

    High-absorbency tampon and toxic shock syndrome litigation

    Playtex was among tampon manufacturers sued after research connected high-absorbency tampons with toxic shock syndrome. The controversy focused on absorbency competition, product safety, warnings, and advertising practices. A judge later offered to reduce an $11 million verdict if Playtex recalled certain super-plus tampons and acknowledged that they were killing women; the reference material does not establish the final legal disposition.

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