Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste Found
Contact:
Allison Klimerman 212-310-3770
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.

Holy Moly!

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Amanda
Mommy to Zack & Emily

EEEWWWWW!!

Thanks for the warning!!

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they are now widening the states for the recall. i won't be buying any consumption type products at the dollar stores...

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HAVE A BOOTIFUL HALLOWEEN

This is the first I have heard of this. Thanks for the warning. I email'd all my friends that live in those areas.