Re: And more Fw: MS USA Trading, Inc. Recalls "Colgate Toothpaste" Because of Possible Health Risk
Lead in the paint; see
http://recalls.rc2.com/recalls_Wood_0607.html
On Jun 14, 2007, at 11:31 PM, Theresa W wrote:
A lady in front of me at the store was mailing back a Thomas the Tank
engine- what was the problem with it? Can you send me the link?
Theresa
Daryl wrote:
Doncha just love it?
I'm sure you've all heard about the Thomas the Tank Engine Recall and
the milk
in the Back to Nature Sesame crackers and everything. If not, you may
want to
read up on the FDA website.
d
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From: FDA Recalls
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Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:56 PM
Subject: MS USA Trading, Inc. Recalls "Colgate Toothpaste" Because of
Possible
Health Risk
Recall -- Firm Press Release
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MS USA Trading, Inc. Recalls "Colgate Toothpaste" Because of Possible
Health
Risk
Contact:
Chris Kim
201-869-0010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 13, 2007 -- MS USA Trading, Inc. of
North
Bergen, NJ, is recalling all lots of 5 ounce tubes of Colgate,
because it has
the potential to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG)
chemical found
in anti-freeze. MS USA Trading is concerned about potential risks
from chronic
exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as
children
and individuals with kidney or liver disease.
Colgate was distributed in NJ, NY, PA and MD in discount retail
stores.
The product comes in a 5 ounce (100ml), made in South Africa is
printed on the
box. The recall includes the following brands: Regular, Gel, Triple
and
Herbal.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this
problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by
the FDA
revealed the presence of diethylene glycol(DEG) in some 5 ounce of
"Colgate".
Production of the product has been suspended while the company
continues their
investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce of "Colgate Toothpaste" in
Regular, Gel,
Triple and Herbal are urged to return them to the place of purchase
for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-201-869-0010.
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