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Don't want that fresh, anti-freeze breath? Colgate, FDA pull counterfeit toothpaste off shelves

The FDA has announced that it has discovered traces of antifreeze in 5-oz. tubes of toothpaste labeled with the Colgate brand and imported from South Africa by MS USA Trading Inc. The boxes containing the product are labeled "Made in South Africa," and include Regular, Herbal, Gel and Triple versions of the toothpaste.

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL) issued a statement today stating that the tainted toothpaste is counterfeit, and has been found in stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The company said it does not import any Colgate from South Africa, and, of course, antifreeze is not an ingredient in any of its products. Those who wonder if they have purchased counterfeit Colgate can call toll-free: 1-800-468-6502.

Just last week, the FDA announced it had found the same chemical, diethylene glycol, in toothpastes imported from China and sold at bargain retail outlets. A recall of a number of offbrands of toothpaste widely sold in Puerto Rico was announced on June 8.

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