By Anna Edney | Bloomberg
US inspectors discovered Tom’s of Maine toothpaste was made with water containing a number of strains of harmful micro organism and bought to customers anyway, in keeping with a warning letter posted Tuesday.
Water used to make Tom’s Merely White Clear Mint Toothpaste, bought by Colgate-Palmolive Co., contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa micro organism that may trigger blood and lung infections, Meals and Drug Administration inspectors discovered. A number of cases of contamination clocked by Tom’s in 2021 and 2022 have been ignored, in keeping with the letter despatched to Colgate on Nov. 5.
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“None of these incidents were investigated to assess product impact and water system performance,” the FDA mentioned within the letter. Tom’s mentioned its merchandise are protected, and it’s working with the FDA to repair the issues the company discovered. The corporate mentioned it at all times checks completed merchandise and has engaged water specialists.
Tom’s of Maine toothpaste has been marketed for many years with claims that it’s created from pure components. The once-independent model was acquired by Colgate in 2006. Tom’s additionally sells mouthwash, antiperspirant and deodorant.
