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In yet another case of product contamination, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) has discovered counterfeit packages of its Colgate-brand toothpaste on the shelves of discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

A statement noted that, "There are indications that this product does not contain fluoride and may contain [poisonous chemical] diethylene glycol." So . . . it won't clean your teeth, but it might make you sick or worse. Lose-lose.

Diethylene Glycol, used as a solvent and in antifreeze, has been "improperly used as a low-cost substitute for glycerin and propylene glycol in pharmaceutical preparations," according to a June 8 statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Certain toothpastes imported from China in recent weeks have been found to contain the potentially deadly substitute ingredient; the FDA is advising consumers to discard any toothpaste labeled as made in China.

Fortunately, there is clue for any concerned residents of the targeted states. The impostor Colgate tubes are labeled "Manufactured in South Africa" -- but CL does not import toothpaste into the U.S. Proving that criminals aren't always masterminds, the fake tubes have also been found to contain misspellings, such as the "South African Dental Assoxiation" or "SOUTH AFRLCA."

Beth Gaston Moon is an analyst at Schaeffer's Investment Research.

The Brush Off: Counterfeit Colgate toothpaste found in 4 states originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is advising consumers to destroy any Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter with a product code 2111 amid concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

There have been 300 cases in 39 states since August linked to tainted peanut butter, according to the , Associated Press, adding that it's the first time that peanut butter has been linked to this illness. About 20 percent of the people with the infection have been hospitalized and none thank goodness has died.

ConAgra, which hasn't found any problems with its products, is working with government officials and will take any additional measures that are needed, the wire service said. The affected peanut butter came from a plant in Sylvester, Georgia, according to the FDA.

Consumers can call a 24-hour hotline at 866-344-6970 with any questions or concerns.

What should investors do? Absolutely nothing.

Food companies, particularly large ones like ConAgra, are well-prepared to face these sorts of situations. The Omaha-based company isn't panicking and neither should shareholders.

ConAgra Foods investors shouldn't panic because of peanut butter recall originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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