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The FDA found bacteria-contaminated water and mold at a facility making Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.

Dangerous bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Paracoccus yeei, were found in water and some toothpaste batches.

These bacteria can cause serious infections. No recalls have been issued, but the FDA has requested action from the company.

Colgate-Palmolive is working with the FDA, adding safety measures, and says its products remain safe.

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[–] Zier@fedia.io 30 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I dropped that brand when they were sold to Colgate in 2006.

[–] shplane@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Didn’t know they were bought by Colgate. What brand do you use now?

[–] Zier@fedia.io 2 points 8 hours ago

See my reply above. A&H.

[–] capt_wolf@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I stopped at the same time when their deodorant suddenly gave me severe chemical burns. Many people complained and nothing ever happened. Fuck Colgate.

[–] Zier@fedia.io 10 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

This has literally happened to me with all the brands I used to buy. Sold to a huge international company and the product skyrockets in price and plummets in quality. I actually changed to Arm & Hammer Essentials Deodorant and it's better than Tom's. Quite a shock for a large company.

[–] capt_wolf@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

I tried theirs and it just didn't last the whole day... Went through a ton of "natural" ones, even went on Etsy and tried some coconut oil and arrowroot based ones. They all sucked. Bulldog had one that was excellent, but they stopped selling it in the US. Native's has been actually decent. Been using it for a couple years now. Works all day unless I'm really working hard. Also, I get to smell like cake.

[–] todd_bonzalez@lemm.ee 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I dropped that brand immediately after using it once because it tastes like shit.

[–] WhyFlip@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

Look at the big balls on Brad!