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.
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
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.
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,
Tom's of Maine Factory Had 'Mold-Like' Substance and Bacteria in Water Supply, FDA Says
A Tom's of Maine factory had a "black mold-like substance" and "powder residues" in its water supply and equipment, according to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tom's of Maine,
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