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.

Tom's of Maine toothpaste was manufactured with water containing bacteria, while a 'black mold-like substance' was found in a factory where the product was made, according to a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The November 5 letter stated that Tom's Simply White Clean Mint toothpaste contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a germ that can cause infections in the blood and lungs, the FDA letter said.

'We have always tested finished goods before they leave our control, and we remain fully confident in the safety and quality of the toothpaste we make,' Tom's of Maine said in the statement. 'In addition, we have engaged water specialists to evaluate our systems at Sanford, have implemented additional safeguards to ensure compliance with FDA standards, and our water testing shows no issues.

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