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Late Friday the U. S. Food and Drug administration released information expanding the DEG toothpaste warning...
Introduction

FDA has found a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), in certain toothpastes imported from China. The agency increased its scrutiny and testing of imported toothpaste and dental products after receiving reports in late May 2007 of contaminated Chinese dental products found in several countries, including Panama.

Q: Why are consumers being warned about toothpaste?

FDA is strongly warning consumers to avoid using any toothpaste labeled as made in China because we have found levels as high as 3-4% of a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), in Chinese toothpaste.

Q: What is diethylene glycol, or DEG?

Diethylene glycol (DEG), also known as 'diglycol' is a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze and as a solvent. It does not belong in toothpaste even at small concentrations.

The agency is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China and, through an import alert, is stopping all suspect toothpaste from entering the United States.
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