GJZH
06-02-2007, 09:36 AM
First the dog food now OUR toothpaste...
MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
FDA warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as "Made
in China". The warning and an import alert were issued to prevent
toothpaste containing a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG) from
entering the United States from China. The substance is used in
antifreeze and as a solvent. Although FDA is not aware of any U.S.
reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG, FDA is concerned
about chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to the product in certain
populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver
disease. Toothpaste containing DEG has a low but meaningful risk of
toxicity and injury to these populations. Consumers should examine
their toothpaste and dispose of any products listing the ingredient
"diethylene glycol" also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate".
See the attached News Release for the brands of toothpaste from China
that contain DEG that are included in the import alert.
Read the complete 2007 Safety Summary, including a link to the FDA News
Release regarding this issue at:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Toothpaste
MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
FDA warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as "Made
in China". The warning and an import alert were issued to prevent
toothpaste containing a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG) from
entering the United States from China. The substance is used in
antifreeze and as a solvent. Although FDA is not aware of any U.S.
reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG, FDA is concerned
about chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to the product in certain
populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver
disease. Toothpaste containing DEG has a low but meaningful risk of
toxicity and injury to these populations. Consumers should examine
their toothpaste and dispose of any products listing the ingredient
"diethylene glycol" also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate".
See the attached News Release for the brands of toothpaste from China
that contain DEG that are included in the import alert.
Read the complete 2007 Safety Summary, including a link to the FDA News
Release regarding this issue at:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Toothpaste