articleThe Brief The Texas Attorney General's office has opened an industry-wide probe into major feminine care and cosmetics brands over potential misleading safety claims regarding toxic chemicals and heavy metals. The state-level inquiry follows a landmark UC Berkeley study that detected heavy metals like lead and cadmium in tampons, raising fears about toxic exposure and deceptive trade practices. Sweeping investigation launchedWhat we know:The investigations, led by the Texas Office of the Attorney General, are examining potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. "Many corporations have neglected the health of women by using harmful ingredients in their everyday products, but my office will fight to defend Texas women and their health. State officials said the investigations aim to ensure transparency and protect Texas consumers from deceptive trade practices regarding health and personal care items.