Colgate Warns of Fake Toothpaste in U.S.

Cybergal · Jun 14, 2007

Colgate Warns of Fake Toothpaste in U.S.

6/14/07

WASHINGTON Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) on Thursday said counterfeit "Colgate" toothpaste that may contain a toxic chemical had been found in discount stores in four U.S. states.
"There are indications that this product does not contain fluoride and may contain diethylene glycol," the company said in a statement.
Colgate-Palmolive said it does not use, nor has ever used, diethylene glycol as an ingredient in its toothpaste anywhere in the world. The chemical, known as DEG and sometimes illegally used as an inexpensive sweetener and thickening agent, is commonly found in solvents and antifreeze.
The Colgate-Palmolive announcement comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers to avoid any toothpaste made in China after inspectors found DEG in tubes sold at two stores.
The health regulator also issued an import alert, with the aim of preventing all toothpaste from three companies in China that make the brands found to contain DEG from entering the United States.
Colgate-Palmolive said the counterfeit toothpaste was found in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. It can be recognized because it is labeled as being manufactured in South Africa, and the company does not import toothpaste to the United States from South Africa.
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Hill-a-billy · Jun 15, 2007

Has anyone else noticed that this recent set of product recalls and warnings all have something to do with imports from China?Maybe we should stop importing from them.

Cybergal · Jun 15, 2007

YES...I have noticed and wonder, is America that to far gone to produce even just a few products on their own?

Hill-a-billy · Jun 15, 2007

Cybergal said: ↑

YES...I have noticed and wonder, is America that to far gone to produce even just a few products on their own?
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I often wonder what would we as a country do if the world cut us off. It's not pleasant to think about though......

Cybergal · Jun 15, 2007

Thomas and Friends" railway toys recalled
6/14/07

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 1 million of the popular "Thomas & Friends" wooden railway toys made in China are being voluntarily recalled because some may contain lead paint, the Consumer Product Safety Comission said on Wednesday.

About 1.5 million wooden vehicles, buildings and other train-set parts for young children are being recalled, the CPSC said in a statement. The toys were sold in the United States from January 2005 through June 2007, the statement said.
Lead is toxic and can pose a serious health risk to young children who often put objects in their mouths. Children under 6 are most at risk.
The CPSC and RC2 Corp., the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company that imports "Thomas & Friends" toys, said there had been no reports of illness or injuries linked to the recall.
The recall of toys made in China follows a series of health scandals in the United States involving food, drugs and other products imported from China, from poisoned cough syrup to tainted toothpaste and pet food.
"Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy," the CPSC said.
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firstcav · Jun 15, 2007

I think the whole toothpaste thing has gone way overboard anyway. Each brand has 50 different types. It's crazy.

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