Another China-made toothpaste recalled: FDA

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Another China-made toothpaste recalled: FDA
Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:55PM EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dent Fresh USA Inc. is recalling
fluoride mint toothpaste made in China because it may contain
a chemical used to make automobile antifreeze, the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration said on Monday.

Dent Fresh, based in Miami, said its 9 ounce fluoride mint
toothpaste product may contain diethylene glycol (DEG), a
kidney and liver toxin and a central nervous system depressant.

The FDA said it was not aware of any U.S. reports of illnesses
or injuries from Dent Fresh toothpaste containing the chemical.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1635012520070716

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FDA list of toothpastes found to contain DEG: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/toothpaste.html