SAGINAW, Texas – A north Texas woman said she discovered a moldy tampon in a new box, just before use.
She said the dark green and black spots were hard to miss.
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"Holy cow, what is that? I couldn't believe my eyes," said Danielle Parr.
Parr said she found it in a box of Kotex Tampons that she purchased from a Saginaw grocery store three weeks ago.
The mold found on the tampon was compared to the type you would find on fruits or vegetables.
Dr. Jay Staub, an obstetrician and gynecologist, said if the tampon would have been used, it would not have caused life-threatening effects, but could have caused serious issues for a woman.
"If a woman uses a tampon that is contaminated with bacteria, mold, I suppose there can be a risk of infection, because you're putting mold in the vagina," said Staub.
Parr said she checked the rest of the box and said it was something she plans on doing from now on.
The woman also posted the incident on her blog and already more than 100,000 people have visited her page.
A spokesman for Kimberly Clark, the maker of Kotex, said he was not aware of any mold issues on their products. However, a customer service representative who emailed Parr Tuesday said this was not the first time it had happened.
Either way, the company did release a statement which in part said, "We take matters of health and safety very seriously. We are working to get a sample of the item so it can be tested to see what it is."