Supply Chain Issues Lead to Tampon Shortage
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A materials shortage has caused menstrual product prices to increase.
People who menstruate are scrambling to find tampons and sanitary pads as manufacturers say securing the cotton and plastic used to make these products is volatile.
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Supply Chain Issues Lead to Tampon Shortage
Clip: 6/20/2022 | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
People who menstruate are scrambling to find tampons and sanitary pads as manufacturers say securing the cotton and plastic used to make these products is volatile.
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