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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) July 5 issued a public health advisory to consumers not to use: Any toothpaste labeled 揗ade in China? Any toothpaste labeled 揅olgate?that is manufactured in South Africa, and Any toothpaste without English language labeling (such products violate federal labeling laws) In recent weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a number of instances of contaminated toothpastes that have been imported and sold in the United States. The toothpaste from China and counterfeit Colgate toothpaste may contain diethylene glycol (DEG), a chemical used in antifreeze. The FDA recently released an advisory to consumers and issued an import alert to prevent suspect toothpaste from entering the United States. At that time, Massachusetts was not listed as a state where higher volumes of this product were found. Despite FDA抯 efforts, suspect products continue to be found, including in Massachusetts?mostly in small, independent dollar-type discount stores. As a result of investigation and outreach activities by the DPH and local public health authorities, toothpaste with this labeling has been located in the following Massachusetts communities: Boston, Arlington, Dedham, Amherst, Malden, Lowell, Wellesley, West Springfield, Somerville, Lawrence and Sturbridge. Neither DPH nor the FDA is aware of any reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG in Massachusetts or nationally. However, health officials are concerned about potential risks from long-term use of these products and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but the FDA抯 advisories raise concerns about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG. Toothpaste Made in China Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is 揗ade in China.?nbsp; The FDA suggests that consumers throw away or return toothpaste with that labeling. FDA has identified a wide variety of suspect toothpaste from China. Some of the brands include: Cooldent, Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste, Superdent and Oral Bright. For an updated, comprehensive list of the other prohibited toothpastes from China, as well as more information about this recall, visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/toothpaste.html#recalls Counterfeit Colgate The counterfeit product is packed in a 5 ounce (or 100 ml.) package in a box labeled 揅olgate Toothpaste.? Discrepancies noted on the product may include misspelled words on the label or tape on the ends of the box. It is labeled as manufactured by Colgate Palmolive - South Africa. Colgate does not import into the United States toothpaste that was manufactured in South Africa. Colgate has also reported that they do not manufacture a 5 ounce (or 100 ml.) size tube for sale in the United States. The Colgate toll-free consumer information line for questions or concerns is (800) 468-6502. For Further Information and Reporting DPH抯 Food Protection Program continues to work closely with local boards of health and with the FDA to follow-up on all reports of counterfeit and recalled toothpaste in Massachusetts. Consumers with questions or concerns should contact their local board of health or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Food Protection Program at (617) 983-6712. Consumers can also report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or (800) 332-1088. |
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