Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste Found in U.S. Could Contain Poison

Counterfeit tubes of Colgate brand toothpaste, possibly containing Diethylene Glycol, a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze, have been found in at least four states. The toothpaste was reportedly being sold from small dollar and discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

These 5 oz. tubes of counterfeit toothpaste appear to be regular Colgate toothpaste, but a closer look at the label shows several misspellings along with the words, "Manufactured in South Africa." The Colgate Palmolive Company states that Diethylene Glycol is not used in any Colgate toothpaste in the United States or anywhere else in the world and Colgate does not import toothpaste from South Africa into America.

The Colgate Company is working closely with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and taking steps to ensure that none of their accounts have the counterfeit toothpaste on their shelves.

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