Maine, Toothpaste

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 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.
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.
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 can lead to sepsis.
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.
Bacteria and Mold Found in Maine Factory
Bacteria, mold and inadequate complaints procedures were found by an FDA investigation into personal-care brand 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,
FDA: Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained water contaminated by bacteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it found significant violations at the Tom's of Maine manufacturing facility in Sanford. Those violations include bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black "mold-like" substance,
Mold and bacteria found at Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA letter says
The Federal Drug Administration said inspectors found health violations at a Tom’s of Maine facility this year.
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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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Tom’s toothpaste made with contaminated water, inspectors say
US inspectors found Tom’s of Maine toothpaste was made with water containing multiple strains of dangerous bacteria and ...
Can you use regular toothpaste on dogs? We asked a vet to find out
It’s not a good idea to use regular toothpaste on dogs. Human toothpastes contain ingredients that are safe for humans, but ...
Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, says FDA
The FDA warned consumers that Tom's Simply White Clean Mint toothpaste contained a bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which ...