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Colgate Warns of Fake Toothpaste in U.S.

Some tubes may contain diethylene glycol

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Colgate-Palmolive Co. on Thursday warned counterfeit “Colgate” toothpaste that may contain a toxic chemical had been found in discount stores in four U.S. states. “There are indications that this product does not contain fluoride and may contain diethylene glycol,” the company said of the toothpaste found in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Colgate-Palmolive said it does not use, nor has ever used, diethylene glycol as an ingredient in its toot...

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