Colgate Cited for Contaminated Water in Tom's Toothpaste.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Edney, Anna 3 of 3

Abstract

US inspectors discovered that Tom's of Maine toothpaste, owned by Colgate-Palmolive Co., was made with water containing harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections. The FDA found multiple instances of contamination in 2021 and 2022 that were not properly addressed by the company. Despite claims of product safety, Tom's ignored complaints and failed to investigate issues, prompting the FDA to request corrective actions and compliance with manufacturing standards. Colgate's shares fell following the news, highlighting concerns about the quality control of the popular toothpaste brand. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180967549
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