FDA Uncovers Bacteria and Mold at Tom's of Maine Facility
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The FDA has issued a warning to Tom's of Maine after finding disease-causing bacteria and mold-like substances in its Sanford, Maine facility. The bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, were found in the water used in products and equipment cleaning. Despite these findings, Tom's continued product distribution based on final product tests without investigating water quality. The company, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, is working with the FDA to address these issues, which also include complaints about product odor, color, and taste.
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