FDA has found a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), in certain toothpastes imported from China.
The agency increased its scrutiny and testing of imported toothpaste and dental products after receiving reports in late May 2007 of contaminated Chinese dental products found in several countries, including Panama.
The agency is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China and, through an import alert, is stopping all suspect toothpaste from entering the United States.
FDA continues to investigate this problem and will take further action, as appropriate, to address this important public safety issue.
List of Toothpaste Products
FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that have been found to contain a poisonous chemical called diethylene glycol (DEG). The products typically are sold at low-cost, ?bargain? retail outlets.
Manufacturer: Goldcredit International Enterprises LTD Products:
Cooldent Fluoride
Cooldent ICE
Cooldent Spearmint
Dr Cool Toothpaste
Everfresh Toohpaste
Superdent Toothpaste
Manufacturer: Gold Credit International Trading Co LTD Products:
Bright Max Peppermint Flavor
Clean Rite Toothpaste
Clean Rite Toothpaste Kit
Oralmax Extreme Action Kit
Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor
DentaKleen
DentaKleen Junior
DentaPro
Manufacturer: Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Co. Ltd. Product:
ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste