{"id":1098,"date":"2014-05-10T17:56:14","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T17:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faultorfeature.com\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2014-05-10T17:56:14","modified_gmt":"2014-05-10T17:56:14","slug":"qa-have-you-heard-about-the-toothpastte-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faultorfeature.com\/?p=1098","title":{"rendered":"Q&A: Have you heard about the toothpastte recall????"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question by dk<\/i>: Have you heard about the toothpastte recall????<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toothpaste made in China and distribbed here has been recalled. Go to www.msnbc.com and its there. sort of buried but its there. have a nice day : )<\/p>\n

Best answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer by prager_m<\/i>
DEG in Toothpaste from China
\nupdated June 15, 2007 <\/p>\n

Introduction
\nFDA has found a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), in certain toothpastes imported from China. The agency increased its scrutiny and testing of imported toothpaste and dental products after receiving reports in late May 2007 of contaminated Chinese dental products found in several countries, including Panama. <\/p>\n

The agency is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China and, through an import alert, is stopping all suspect toothpaste from entering the United States. FDA continues to investigate this problem and will take further action, as appropriate, to address this important public safety issue. View News Updates<\/p>\n

List of Toothpaste Products
\nFDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that have been found to contain a poisonous chemical called diethylene glycol (DEG). The products typically are sold at low-cost, \u201cbargain\u201d retail outlets.<\/p>\n

Manufacturer: Goldcredit International Enterprises LTD Products: (MainStar America, Selective Imports, Donnamax) <\/p>\n

Dr. Cool Coolmint
\nSuperdent Coolmint
\nCooldent Coolmint
\nCooldent Spearmint
\nCooldent Fluoride
\nEverfresh Assortment
\nBrightMax
\nDentaPro
\nDentakleen
\nDentakleen Junior Brand – Strawberry
\nDentakleen Junior Brand – Blueberry<\/p>\n

Manufacturer: Gold Credit International Trading Co LTD Products:<\/p>\n

Bright Max Peppermint Flavor
\nClean Rite Toothpaste
\nClean Rite Toothpaste Kit
\nOralmax Extreme Action Kit
\nOral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor
\nDentaKleen
\nDentaKleen Junior
\nDentaPro
\nManufacturer: Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd.
\nProduct: (Gold City Enterprises\/New Star, Miami, FL) <\/p>\n

ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste
\nShiRFresh Toothpaste
\nShiRFresh Mint
\nShiRFresh Ice Mint
\nManufacturer Shanghai Light Industrial Products:
\nFreshh Spearmint (Following up with Mandalay International, Ogden, UT)<\/p>\n

MFR Unknown:
\nCrescent Toothpaste (Dollar Ocean #4, Wheaton, MD and H&Y Trading Co, Capitol Heights, MD)
\nNaturabella nino Dusanzo (Certejenas Inc., Cidra, PR) <\/p>\n

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FDA has identified the following counterfeit products: <\/p>\n

Manufacturer: Unknown <\/p>\n

counterfeit toothpaste falsely packaged as “Colgate,” manufactured in South Africa
\ncounterfeit tooth gel falsely packaged as “Colgate,” manufactured in South Africa (may not contain DEG)<\/p>\n

Recalled Toothpaste Products
\nMainStar America, LLC Issues Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Toothpaste (June 13, 2007) <\/p>\n

MS USA Trading, Inc. Recalls “Colgate Toothpaste” Because of Possible Health Risk (June 13, 2007) <\/p>\n

Pitusa, National Lumber, Everything To Weight, Supermarkets and Supermarkets Pitusa Recalls Dentakleen, BrightMax, DentaPro, and Dentakleen Junior Toothpastes (June 8, 2007) <\/p>\n

Gold City Enterprise Recalls ShiR Toothpastes (June 8, 2007)
\nNews Updates
\nUpdate: 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. (June 15, 2007) <\/p>\n

Update: 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. Press Release — Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste Found (June 14, 2007)<\/p>\n

Update: MS USA Inc. of North Bergen, New Jersey initiated a recall of counterfeit Colgate toothpaste that FDA has determined is contaminated with DEG. Press Release — Firm Recall (June 13, 2007)<\/p>\n

Update: 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 numbersfor 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. (June 13, 2007)<\/p>\n

FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical (June 1, 2007) <\/p>\n

Import Alert #66-74, “Detention without Physical Examination of Dentifrice Products Containing Diethylene Glycol (DEG) (May 31, 2007) <\/p>\n

Toothpaste Imported From China May Contain Diethylene Glycol (Medwatch, June 1, 2007) <\/p>\n

Transcripts of FDA Press Conference on Toothpaste from China that Contains DEG
\nJune 1, 2007 [pdf, 180 KB]
\nWhat is FDA doing?
\nConsumer Update: Warning: Toothpaste From China
\nHow Do I Report a Toothpaste Complaint?
\nPlease contact your Consumer Complaint Coordinator<\/p>\n

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