Tom's of Maine, FDA and bacteria

Tom’s of Maine issued warning over bacteria found in toothpaste products
The FDA issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after an inspection found tainted water samples as well as a “black mold-like substance” at one of its plants.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-tainted water, FDA warns. Here are details.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Bacteria-contaminated water was used to make Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, FDA finds
Dangerous bacteria linked to multiple infections found in final batches of Contaminated water used to make Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.
Popular toothpaste contains bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances, FDA says
The bacteria found include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause blood and lung infections, and Ralstonia insidiosa, which can lead to sepsis.
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Made with Bacteria-Infested Water, FDA Says
There are no safety issues with our toothpaste,” the company tells PEOPLE in response to the FDA’s public warning letter
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Has a Bacteria Problem, FDA Says
Tom’s of Maine, the folksy, naturally sourced toothpaste of crunchy-granola-types everywhere, has a problem that, on the whole, seems to fit a brand preferred by dirty hippies. The Food and Drug Administration recently admonished the company after a government inspector found evidence of multiple bacteria in the company’s products and at one of its factories.
FDA Warns About Bacteria in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Factory: Details
Breaking news for toothpaste users everywhere, i.e., all of us: It was recently discovered that toothpaste brand Tom’s of Maine may have been produced with water that contains bacteria, while a “black mold-like substance” was discovered in the factory,
Bacteria Found in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Products, FDA Warns. Should You Be Worried?
A recent letter published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some products from the natural personal hygiene brand Tom's of Maine (a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive) may not be safe.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says
The company said it is working with the FDA to remedy issues found in the agency’s May inspection, including an upgrade to its Sanford plant’s water system.
Bacteria and Mold Found in Maine Factory
Bacteria, mold and inadequate complaints procedures were found by an FDA investigation into personal-care brand Tom's of Maine.
Bacteria found in Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, inspectors say
The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was recovered in multiple water samples that the company took. It can cause infections in the blood, lungs and other parts of the body after surgery.
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Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, says FDA
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