toxic toothpaste

**jamie79** · 06-14-2007, 07:05 AM

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland under the Colgate label. The FDA doesnt think its Colgate but an imposter with the Colgate label attached to it. It has "Made in South Africa" on the tube. Check the national news or go on the internet for more info.

**TheRootedNomad** · 06-14-2007, 07:14 AM

Oh my!!! I have relatives in NY, gotta call 'em. Thanks for the info!!

**Darlene** · 06-14-2007, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the heads up Jamie!

Colgate-Palmolive Co.<ORGID value="NYSE:CL" /></ORG> said that counterfeit toothpaste falsely packaged as its Colgate brand, and possibly containing a poisonous chemical, has been found in several dollar-type discount storesin <LOCATION>New York</LOCATION>, <LOCATION>New Jersey</LOCATION>, <LOCATION>Pennsylvania</LOCATION> and <LOCATION>Maryland</LOCATION>.

Here's a link with more info.
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...3_FORTUNE5.htm

**YankeeMom** · 06-14-2007, 08:45 AM

I saw that on our local news this morning. The only Colgate in our house is the free samples from the dentist...Made in the U.S.A.

**Katybird** · 06-14-2007, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the head's up. I don't live in the affected states but I will steer clear of dollar store toothpaste anyway.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 06-14-2007, 01:19 PM

That is so scary!

**freyadog** · 06-14-2007, 01:41 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- New York, New York -- June 14, 2007 -- 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" "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.