Safety Notice: Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste

Counterfeit Toothpaste Falsely Labeled as “Colgate“ was sold in the United States.

FDA spokesman Doug Arbesfeld was quoted in various news reports saying in reference to the Diethylene Glycol found by the FDA in some counterfeit samples, “It’s a low health risk but the bottom line is, it doesn’t belong in toothpaste.” Analysis performed by Colgate Research & Development of counterfeit samples received so far has come to this same conclusion regarding the low level of health risk.

The company has further clarified the distinguishing characteristics of the counterfeit product. It comes labeled as a 5 ounce or 100 ml tube, a size not made or sold by Colgate in the United States. Consumers can identify the counterfeit product by the words on the package, “Manufactured in South Africa” as well as there may be several misspelled words on the product carton including: “isclinically”, “SOUTH AFRLCA” and “South African Dental Assoxiation.” Colgate does not import toothpaste into the U.S. from South Africa.