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Tom Paolella 212-310-2774
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- New York, New York -- June
14, 2007 -- The Colgate–Palmolive Company today warned
that counterfeit toothpaste falsely packaged as "Colgate" has
been found in several dollar-type discount stores in four states: New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. There are indications that this product
does not contain fluoride and may contain Diethylene Glycol. The
Company stated that it does not use, nor has ever used, Diethylene Glycol
as an ingredient in Colgate toothpaste anywhere in the world.
The counterfeit toothpaste can be easily recognized because it is labelled as "Manufactured
in South Africa." Colgate does not import toothpaste into the United States
from South Africa. In addition, the counterfeit packages examined so far have
several misspellings including: "isclinically" "SOUTH
AFRLCA" "South African Dental Assoxiation".
Counterfeit toothpaste is not manufactured or distributed by Colgate and has
no connection with the Company whatsoever. Colgate is working closely with
the US FDA to help to identify those responsible for the counterfeit product.
Consumers who suspect they may have purchased counterfeit product, can call Colgate’s toll-free number at 1 800 468 6502.
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