Tom’s of Maine issued warning over bacteria found in toothpaste products
The FDA issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after an inspection found tainted water samples as well as a “black mold-like substance” at one of its plants.
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Made with Bacteria-Infested Water, FDA Says
There are no safety issues with our toothpaste,” the company tells PEOPLE in response to the FDA’s public warning letter
Popular toothpaste contains bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances, FDA says
The bacteria found include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause blood and lung infections, and Ralstonia insidiosa, which can lead to sepsis.
Bacteria-contaminated water was used to make Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, FDA finds
Dangerous bacteria linked to multiple infections found in final batches of Contaminated water used to make Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.
Bacteria Found in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Inspectors Say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Has a Bacteria Problem, FDA Says
Tom’s of Maine, the folksy, naturally sourced toothpaste of crunchy-granola-types everywhere, has a problem that, on the whole, seems to fit a brand preferred by dirty hippies. The Food and Drug Administration recently admonished the company after a government inspector found evidence of multiple bacteria in the company’s products and at one of its factories.
Some Tom's of Maine toothpaste may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, FDA says
Is there a recall on Tom's of Maine toothpaste? The FDA warned the company about bacteria-filled water used to make toothpaste and black mold in its facility.
Tom’s toothpaste made with contaminated water, inspectors say
Water used to make Tom’s Simply White Clean Mint Toothpaste contained bacteria that can cause blood and lung infections,
FDA Warns About Bacteria in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Factory: Details
Breaking news for toothpaste users everywhere, i.e., all of us: It was recently discovered that toothpaste brand Tom’s of Maine may have been produced with water that contains bacteria, while a “black mold-like substance” was discovered in the factory,
Bacteria and Mold Found in Maine Factory
Bacteria, mold and inadequate complaints procedures were found by an FDA investigation into personal-care brand Tom's of Maine.
Bacteria and 'Black Mold-Like' Substance Found at a Tom's of Maine Facility, FDA Says
Several violations were discovered during an inspection of a Tom's of Maine facility in Sanford, Maine. Bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and "a black mold-like substance" near manufacturing equipment were discovered during the inspection,
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