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RetroNewsNow on X: "In 1980, Procter & Gamble recalled and discontinued its 'superabsorbent' Rely tampons after the product was found to pose a far greater risk of toxic shock syndrome than any
![Rely Tampons, ca. 1978 In 1978, Procter, Gamble introduced Rely, a super-absorbent tampon made of chemically treated polyester—which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found increased risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome ( Rely Tampons, ca. 1978 In 1978, Procter, Gamble introduced Rely, a super-absorbent tampon made of chemically treated polyester—which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found increased risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome (](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2CWB36X/rely-tampons-ca-1978-in-1978-procter-gamble-introduced-rely-a-super-absorbent-tampon-made-of-chemically-treated-polyesterwhich-the-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-found-increased-risk-for-toxic-shock-syndrome-tss-a-life-threatening-bacterial-infection-since-1980-the-fda-has-enforced-strict-regulations-on-tampons-as-medical-devices-and-required-they-include-package-inserts-detailing-health-risks-2CWB36X.jpg)
Rely Tampons, ca. 1978 In 1978, Procter, Gamble introduced Rely, a super-absorbent tampon made of chemically treated polyester—which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found increased risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome (
![Procter & Gamble letter to dealers explaining why it was withdrawing its Rely tampon, 22 September 1980, at MUM Procter & Gamble letter to dealers explaining why it was withdrawing its Rely tampon, 22 September 1980, at MUM](http://www.mum.org/relyart8.jpg)
Procter & Gamble letter to dealers explaining why it was withdrawing its Rely tampon, 22 September 1980, at MUM
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