Archives for 2007

FDA Knew of Chinese Use of DEG in Products Ten Years Ago

June 18, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

According to an article published in the New York Times today, there was a similar incident of Chinese-made diethylene glycol (DEG), masquerading as its more expensive chemical cousin glycerin nearly a decade ago.This incident, which killed dozens of children in Haiti in October of 1997, was traced back to a company in China - with little help from … [Read more...]

Colgate Toothpaste Recall Information

June 17, 2007 By E. Sizemore 1 Comment

[Tuesday, August 14, 2007 UPDATE: Check Your Hotel Toothpaste Before Using! - Click here for a list of the latest recalled toothpaste brands, sizes and codes.]The Colgate-Palmolive company is recalling what it claims to be falsely packaged "Colgate" toothpaste, after diethylene glycol (DEG) contamination was found in routine testing by the FDA in … [Read more...]

Thomas the Train Toy Recall for Lead Poisoning Hazard

June 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore 45 Comments

About 1.5 Million Thomas and Friends wooden railway toys have been recalled due to surface paints containing lead. As you may have already guessed, these wooden toy trains, buildings, vehicles and other parts were made in China.(Note: There have been millions of toys recalled since this event. Please click here to read a current List of Toy … [Read more...]

Another Recalled Toothpaste

June 13, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

The following supermarkets have recalled toothpaste made in China: Pitusa, National Lumber, Everything To Weight, Supermarkets and Supermarkets Pitusa of Carolina, Puerto Rico.This chain of stores is asking consumers to return all toothpaste of origin "Made in China" in the following sizes: large 6.4 oz with dental brush, 1.76 ounces … [Read more...]

Urgent Toothpaste Recall – Shir Fresh Mint and DEG

June 12, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

There has been an urgent, nation-wide recall on Shir Fresh toothpaste. This product - made in China, of course - may contain diethylene glycol (DEG).DEG is a poisonous solvent found in radiator fluid. It can have major deadly side effects, including central nervous system suppression and permanent kidney and liver damage.This recall has been issued … [Read more...]