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Written by Lauren Ohnesorge
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 19:32 |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found a
poisonous chemical in certain toothpastes imported from China.
The chemical,
diethylene glycol, also called diglycol, is a poisonous substance used in
antifreeze and as a solvent. According to the FDA, even in small
concentrations, diethylene glycol does not belong in toothpaste. The FDA is
strongly warning consumers to avoid using any toothpaste labeled as “made in
China” because levels as high as four percent have been found in the
toothpaste. Brands identified include Dr. Cool Coolmint, DentaPro, Clean Rite,
ShiRFresh and Dentakleen. For more brand names, visit our website at
www.goblueridge.net.
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