toothpaste recall

Washington, DC - The FDA announced on Friday that consumers should avoid using toothpastes made in China.  These products may contain DEG or diethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze.  It is used primarily as a lower-cost sweetener and thickening agent.  Even the smallest percentage found in toothpaste is dangerous! 

 

Patients most at risk are children and those patients with liver or kidney disease.  Most brands are found in discount stores.

 

Brands to be concerned about are: Cooldent Fluoride,Cooldent Spearmint, and Cooldent ICE.

                   

      

Please inform your patients about this recall!