Toothpaste may contain chemical
Five-ounce tubes of toothpaste labeled Colgate and sold in discount stores in four states are being recalled because they may contain a diethylene glycol, a chemical found in antifreeze, according to the importer. A Food and Drug Administration official, Doug Arbesfeld, confirmed that the chemical was found in a product with the Colgate label, but he said the agency was unsure if it was Colgate or a counterfeit. The toothpaste was sold in discount stores in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. “Made in South Africa” is printed on the box. Varieties include regular, gel, triple and herbal. Consumers can return the toothpaste to the place of purchase for a refund, MS USA Trading said.
(Published by The New York Times, June 14, 2007)