Does anyone on here know anything about the colgate toothpaste recall?
Posted by James on April 19, 2014 · 2 Comments
Question by Katherine S: Does anyone on here know anything about the colgate toothpaste recall?
I am wondering if any of you know anything about this and as far as the toothpaste goes, which colgate toothpaste is it exactly? I am currently using that and am wanting to make sure mine isnt the one that is on recall. I appreciate your answers.
Best answer:
Answer by Pegasus90
Google colgate toothpaste recall. That will get you the newest news if it is not just a rumor. I have not heard this one yet, so I will be taking my own advice, as I use Colgate, too.
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it will look llike the colgate tube, but there will be several misspelled words and it will say it was manufactured in south africa . colgate does not have any plants in south africa
Here’s the latest from the FDA:
Toothpaste Imported From China May Contain Diethylene Glycol
Audience: Consumers, healthcare professionals
[UPDATE 06/15/2007] MainStar America initiated a nationwide recall of toothpaste made in China. The recall was initiated because the products may contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol. Consumers who have one of the recalled products should stop using the product, return the product to the store where it was purchased, or throw the product away. See the Firm’s press release for a list of product lot numbers associated with this recall.
[UPDATE 06/14/2007] The Colgate-Palmolive Company warned that counterfeit toothpaste falsely packaged as “Colgate” has been found in several dollar-type discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. There are indications that the product does not contain fluoride and may contain diethylene glycol. Consumers who suspect they may have purchased a counterfeit product can call Colgate’s toll-free number 1-800-468-6502.
[UPDATE 06/13/2007] Gold City Enterprise LLC of Hallandale, Florida initiated a nationwide recall of toothpaste made in China because the products may contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG), a substance used in antifreeze and as a solvent. The substance is a central nervous system depressant and potent kidney and liver toxin. See the company’s news release for a listing of the lot numbers for the recalled products. Additionally, Pitusa, National Lumber, Everything to Weight, Supermarkets and Supermarkets Pitusa of Carolina, Puerto Rico recalled all dental toothpaste with the origin “Made in China” due to possible contamination with DEG. The recall includes the following product sizes with dental brushes, 6.4 oz, 1.76 oz, and 50 grams for children. See the Pitusa, National Lumber’s news release for the various names under which the recalled products are sold.
[Posted 06/01/2007] FDA warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as “Made in China”. The warning and an import alert were issued to prevent toothpaste containing a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States from China. The substance is used in antifreeze and as a solvent. Although FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG, FDA is concerned about chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to the product in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. Toothpaste containing DEG has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Consumers should examine their toothpaste and dispose of any products listing the ingredient “diethylene glycol” also known as “diglycol”. See the News Release for the brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG that are included in the import alert.