Illinois Dad Claims He Found Lead in His Daughter’s Toothpaste After Weeks of Headaches: ‘How Does This End Up in Everything?’
ILLINOIS — A father says he was left stunned after allegedly discovering lead in his daughter’s toothpaste, following weeks of unexplained headaches that doctors and school nurses could not diagnose.
The Illinois man, who posts on TikTok under the username @humangenerated, shared a viral video detailing how his daughter had been complaining of persistent headaches for nearly two weeks — with no clear medical explanation.
According to the father, the only recent change in his daughter’s daily routine was switching toothpaste brands.
Child Complained of Headaches for Two Weeks
In the video, the man — identified as RJ — explained that his daughter had been sent to the doctor and repeatedly visited her school nurse, but tests and checkups provided no answers.
“She was consistently sick,” RJ said, adding that nothing in her diet, sleep schedule, or activities had changed.
That’s when he decided to investigate further on his own.
Dad Tests Toothpaste for Lead
RJ said he purchased a lead testing kit and tested the toothpaste his daughter had recently started using — Tom’s, a brand often marketed as a natural alternative.
According to RJ, the test came back positive for lead.
@humangenerated DO NOT BUT TOMS TOOTHPASTE IT HAS LEAD ASK ME HOW I KNOW #tomstoothpaste #leadpoisoningtiktok
He claimed the result immediately raised red flags, as lead exposure is known to cause headaches and other neurological symptoms, especially in children.
RJ urged other parents to be cautious and consider testing household products themselves, saying he never imagined toothpaste could pose a potential risk.
Online Reaction: ‘How Is Lead in Everything?’
Viewers were quick to react with shock and anger in the comments.
“How does lead end up in EVERYTHING when we learned decades ago it’s terrible for us?” one user wrote.
Another questioned the logic behind it entirely, asking, “Why would they need to ADD lead to toothpaste? What benefit could that possibly have?”
Some commenters also encouraged RJ to report the findings and seek professional lab testing to confirm the results.
No Official Confirmation Yet
RJ has not shared any follow-up testing from certified laboratories or official statements from the toothpaste manufacturer. He also has not provided an update on his daughter’s current condition.
Still, the video has reignited conversations around product safety, ingredient transparency, and how parents can protect children from hidden exposure risks in everyday items.
While home test kits can raise awareness, experts often recommend confirmatory testing through certified labs before drawing conclusions.
What do you think — should companies be doing more to ensure everyday products are completely safe for children, or is this a case of needing further verification? Share your thoughts and stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for more viral stories, consumer concerns, and real-life issues families are talking about right now.
