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| ID: | 1113 | | Title: | Beware of Fake Colgate Toothpaste! - http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,282036,00.html | | Description: | Colgate-Palmolive company said there are imposter Colgate tubes of toothpaste being distributed in the Unites States. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Miami, and Maryland have all seen this counterfeit toothpaste sold over local store counters.
A potentially dangerous chemical, DEG, has been detected in these tubes. The FDA said there is a "low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury," This imposter toothpaste contains a few spelling errors on the label and also claims to be distributed from South Africa. The South African Colgate-Palmolive plant doesnt import to the U.S. The following false brands have been seized so far:
Oralmax
Clean Rite
Cooldent
The FDA has also issued an alert from the following Chinese companies for DEG contamination:
Goldcredit International Enterprises Ltd
Goldcredit International Trading Co. Ltd
Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd
| | Category: | Babies | | Link Owner: | | | Date Added: | June 15, 2007 08:05:21 AM | | Number Hits: | 0 | | |
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