FDA Says Avoid Toothpaste From China, One US-Bound Shipment

Postby cheekymunkee » June 2nd, 2007, 7:24 pm

The FDA is now warning US consumers to avoid any toothpaste made in China. If you do throw away the toothpaste, please make sure that it does not leak, and is not in a place where your pets can reach them. DEG has been known to be deadly to cats in particular. Pets may be drawn to these products due to their flavor. It’s also a very good idea to prevent pets from roaming into garbage.

The same caution should apply to pet toothpaste.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.

DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain “diethylene glycol,â€
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Postby cheekymunkee » June 2nd, 2007, 7:25 pm

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007 ... 46.htmlFDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-97
June 1, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Kimberly Rawlings, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA



FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical
FDA Detains One Contaminated Shipment, Issues Import Alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.

DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain "diethylene glycol," also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate."

FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.

FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, “bargainâ€
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Postby iluvk9 » June 2nd, 2007, 7:28 pm

Well thank goodness my Colgate isn't on the list! :dance:
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Postby cheekymunkee » June 2nd, 2007, 7:34 pm

yet...........
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Postby Jenn » June 3rd, 2007, 1:08 pm

Geez...
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