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Old Tampons in School Warehouses | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Santa Fe Public Schools sparked a nationwide buzz after admitting they’ve been hoarding seven-year-old tampons — bought in 2019 and never used — while simultaneously spending a fortune on fresh supplies just months later. Tampax says expired products risk bacteria and mold, but the district defends their dry warehouse. The controversy erupted after a local paper requested records, revealing they’d nearly exhausted a 2019 state grant meant for homeless and migrant students. Despite a 2021 law mandating free period products in schools, there’s no oversight to ensure compliance — leaving districts like Santa Fe to mismanage funds. Complicating matters: Tampax claims U.S. products don’t “expire,” but in Europe and China, they do — and even their UK site once explained this, until it vanished after the story broke. The FDA just points to packaging, while Tampax admits global confusion is a problem they’re trying to fix. This messy situation underscores how vital it is for schools to follow through on basic, life-changing supplies — even when no one’s watching. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b6d90153f3b2a9f