Maine, bacteria and 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 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.
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.
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
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.
FDA says it found bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances in this popular toothpaste
Federal officials said they found black mold and disease-causing bacteria in a popular brand of toothpaste. In a letter dated Nov. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tom’s of Maine toothpaste facilities in Sanford, Maine used water in their products that was contaminated with multiple strains of infectious bacteria.
Tom's of Maine Factory Had 'Mold-Like' Substance and Bacteria in Water Supply, FDA Says
A Tom's of Maine factory had a "black mold-like substance" and "powder residues" in its water supply and equipment, according to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 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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FDA found bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances at facility that makes popular toothpaste
Federal officials said they found black mold and disease-causing bacteria in a popular brand of toothpaste. In a letter ...
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'Disease-Causing Bacteria': Colgate and Tom’s of Maine Face Toothpaste Class Action
“An FDA investigator also observed a ‘black mold-like substance’ at the base of a hose reel and behind a water storage tank ...
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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 ...
Toothpaste Tales: A Fun Guide to Oral Care
Toothpaste has progressed from ancient cures to modern formulas, catering to varied oral care demands. These solutions ...