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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Health inspectors have discovered bacteria in certain batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste, raising concerns about product safety. Consumers are advised to check their products and follow any recall instructions issued by the company.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Press Herald
The FDA has issued a warning to Tom's of Maine, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, for using bacteria-contaminated water in toothpaste production and failing to adequately address manufacturing violations at its Sanford plant. The FDA found "black mold-like substance" and bacteria in water samples, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections. The company has been asked to improve its water system and response to these issues, with potential consequences for non-compliance. Tom's of Maine is working on upgrades and maintains confidence in its product safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The FDA found significant violations at a Tom's of Maine facility, including bacteria in water used for toothpaste production and a black mold-like substance. The inspection revealed the presence of harmful bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Ralstonia insidiosa in water samples. The FDA has issued a warning to parent company Colgate-Palmolive, demanding a remediation plan and improvements to the water system. Tom's of Maine is working with the FDA to address these issues and ensure product safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
An FDA inspection of Tom's of Maine's facility in Sanford, Maine, revealed significant violations, including the presence of harmful bacteria and mold near manufacturing equipment. The inspection found Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water used for toothpaste production and other bacteria in specific toothpaste batches. The FDA has requested further documentation and improvements in the facility's water system and maintenance. Tom's of Maine, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, is addressing these issues and remains confident in the safety of its products.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The FDA has found that Tom's of Maine toothpaste was manufactured using water contaminated with bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections. An inspection of the Sanford, Maine facility also revealed a 'black mold-like substance' near production equipment. The FDA has requested Colgate-Palmolive, Tom's parent company, to provide further documentation and testing results. Colgate-Palmolive stated they are addressing the issues and remain confident in their product's safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The FDA has issued a warning to Tom's of Maine after finding bacteria in the water used to manufacture its toothpaste, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Ralstonia insidiosa, which can cause serious infections. The FDA also noted a "black mold-like substance" in the factory. Tom's of Maine, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, is working with the FDA to address these issues, including upgrading its water system. The company maintains confidence in its product safety, despite the FDA's concerns about inadequate responses to contamination findings.