Friday, June 15, 2007

UPDATE 1-Colgate says fake toothpaste a low health risk

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, June 15 - Colgate-Palmolive Co. said on Friday that counterfeit toothpaste falsely labeled as "Colgate" posed a low health risk, and that it was picking up the suspected fakes from discount stores in four U.S. states, a day after it warned that they may contain a toxic chemical.



Colgate said on Thursday it found the phony toothpaste in small stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland and was working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to identify those responsible for the fake products.


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