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FDA Warns Tom's of Maine Used Contaminated Water with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Black Mold in Toothpaste Production

Nov 19, 2024, 04:11 PM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding Tom's of Maine toothpaste, revealing that it was manufactured using water contaminated with multiple strains of dangerous bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This information was disclosed in a warning letter made public on November 19, 2024. Inspections also indicated the presence of black mold in the production facility, raising significant health concerns. Tom's of Maine is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company ($CL), which ironically produces oral hygiene products designed to prevent such health risks.