- Found during “routine” FDA testing.
- FDA unsure if it is counterfit product or the real deal.
- Made in South Africa - is printed on the box and includes Regular, Gel, Triple and Herbal versions.
Colgate-Palmolive is not responding to inquires.
Posted by NRA2BFree
On News/Activism 06/13/2007 8:04:30 PM EDT · 55 replies · 1,110+ views
msnbc.com ^ | 6/13/07 | AP
FDA tests found antifreeze chemical; agency unsure if items are counterfeit.
Five-ounce tubes of toothpaste labeled Colgate and sold in discount stores in four states are being recalled because they may contain a poisonous chemical, according to the importer. A Food and Drug Administration official, Doug Arbesfeld, confirmed that testing had found the chemical in a product with the Colgate label. But he said the agency is unsure if it is really Colgate or a counterfeit.
Ahh, Diethylene Glycol, my sweet green syrup. Yum.
Do you still have the DelMarVA (or Delaware Valley) ping list?
Just checked again. My tubes are 6-ounce; one ingredient is "propylene glycol," not "diethylene..."
I threw out my tube of Crest toothpaste last week after I found out it was being manufactured in Mexico - but NOWHERE on the label did it indicate country of origin. I had to search the internet to find out where it was made...
It also was lacking the “inactive ingredients” list. So I chunked that sucker and made my own. Equal parts baking soda and salt (one teaspoon each) then add one-quarter teaspoon hydrogen peroxide and a couple of drops of cinnamon-flavored apple cider vinegar and voila! Foaming action tooth scrub that disinfects your mouth and really works!
More recipes here:
http://mizar5.com/homemade.html
I only use good old American made Oxyfresh toothpaste.
Once you use it you won’t try any other toothpaste ever.
Any idea if the regular stuff is bad?
Oddly enough, it was diethylene glycol in the Elixir of Sulfanilimide incident in 1937 which results in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, which started to give the FDA regulatory power.
There is nothing new under the sun...
I got in the habit years ago of using only pure Baking Soda to brush my teeth with.
Colgate? What is the world coming to...
another way to ruin america, move manufacturing of goods overseas, fill it full of garbage, and send it back to unsuspecting americans to digest
We need a “WEAPONS GRADE FOOD” ping list
Ya GOTTA die from SOMETHING, and, most likely, it'll be after YEARS of eating good, ol' American food!!
You supossed to SPIT after brushing; not SWALLOW!
(But, in a country ruined by Bill and Monica; who knows...)
Thanks for posting, have emailed the link to everyone I know.
Why didn’t the FDA make this clear yesterday and why didn’t the FDA indicate the country the counterfeit product originated from?
http://www.emaxhealth.com/79/12983.html
States issue imported Colgate recall
The Colgate-Palmolive Company today warned that counterfeit toothpaste falsely packaged as “Colgate” has been found in several dollar-type discount stores in four states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. There are indications that this product does not contain fluoride and may contain Diethylene Glycol. The Company stated that it does not use, nor has ever used, Diethylene Glycol as an ingredient in Colgate toothpaste anywhere in the world.
The counterfeit toothpaste can be easily recognized because it is labelled as “Manufactured in South Africa.” Colgate does not import toothpaste into the United States from South Africa. In addition, the counterfeit packages examined so far have several misspellings including: “isclinically”, “SOUTH AFRLCA” and “South African Dental Assoxiation.”
Counterfeit toothpaste is not manufactured or distributed by Colgate and has no connection with the Company whatsoever. Colgate is working closely with the US FDA to help to identify those responsible for the counterfeit product.
Consumers who suspect they may have purchased counterfeit product, can call Colgate’s toll-free number at 1 800 468 6502.
About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at www.colgate.com.