Contaminated Chinese-made toothpaste found in US prisons

Contaminated Chinese-made toothpaste were shipped to US prisons and mental hospitals in Georgiaa sign that U.S. distribution of the tainted products was wider than initially thought.

Officials said the toothpaste contaminated with diethylene glycol, which is often found in antifreeze, was immediately taken out of use as soon as federal officials notified the state about the problem.

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Toxic fake "Colgate" toothpaste in U.S

Counterfeit "Colgate" toothpaste that may contain a toxic chemical had been found in discount stores in four U.S. states. "There are indications that this product does not contain fluoride and may contain diethylene glycol," the company said in a statement.

Colgate said it does not use, nor has ever used, diethylene glycol as an ingredient in its toothpaste anywhere in the world.

The Colgate announcement comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid any toothpaste made in China after inspectors found DEG in tubes sold at two stores.

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Don't use toothpaste made in China

The FDA warned consumers Friday not to use toothpaste made in China after officials say they have identified at least 16 brands of imported toothpaste potentially containing diethylene glycol, a chemical that can be used as a sweetener and thickening agent but that is toxic to humans.

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