Fake Toothpaste

panther · 12-07-2007, 18:11

Toxic fake toothpaste that could have serious health consequences for anyone using it has been sold in markets and discount shops in the UK
The imitation tubes of Sensodyne have both Arabic and English writing on them.
The manufacturer of the legitimate product, GlaxoSmithKline, has said the fake toothpaste has high levels of the chemical Diethylene Glycol.
The chemical could be toxic to young children and anyone with impaired liver or kidney function
Anyone with one of the fake packs is advised to dispose of it immediately.

SPUGGIE J · 12-07-2007, 19:20

Could be worse they used urine in the 17 century.

mallard · 12-07-2007, 20:10

that wont efect me i use the right stuff from chemist it comes in a tube of 24 so i will let you think it out for your self.

jackyalex · 12-07-2007, 22:05

i buy mine from home&bargain it seems to be fine,but i will give it a second look next time

WillowTheWhisp · 12-07-2007, 22:33

I buy mine direct from Melaleuca. It's a cinnamon one which I really like but actually preferred before they improved it.

Thanks for the info though. Someone may have bought some and be saved from serious illness or worse.

spud · 12-07-2007, 22:44

I would bet they are made in China.

The guy who was responsible for accrediting products with saftey certificates has been sentenced to death for taking bribes for many untested drugs for both humans and animals, these products have been exported and caused havoc around the world.

Reason for execution..."damaging the made in china brand".

They reckon it's gonna restore the credability of the entire brand...

cashman · 12-07-2007, 23:10

not make much differance to me, throw mine in a container.

mrjdallen · 13-07-2007, 08:29

i will be checking later when i do my shop

jelly baby · 14-07-2007, 15:24

I bought 6 tubes of this stuff from a shop in Accrington arcade, don't know if I'm allowed to say which, but it's the first on the right if you enter from Church St. It was 50p a tube and is now in the bin!!

cashman · 14-07-2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelly baby

I bought 6 tubes of this stuff from a shop in Accrington arcade, don't know if I'm allowed to say which, but it's the first on the right if you enter from Church St. It was 50p a tube and is now in the bin!!

may be better contacting trading standards or the relavant authority jelly baby?

panther · 14-07-2007, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelly baby

I bought 6 tubes of this stuff from a shop in Accrington arcade, don't know if I'm allowed to say which, but it's the first on the right if you enter from Church St. It was 50p a tube and is now in the bin!!

emmm.....i think we know what shop that is

never buy food or anything edible from there, its looks naff!

jambutty · 15-07-2007, 12:56

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Anyone with one of the fake packs is advised to dispose of it immediately

Take it back to where you bought it and demand a refund.

Royboy39 · 17-07-2007, 11:01

New brand of Fake Toothpaste found in Spain.
Colgate this time.

http://www.costadelsolnews.es/localn...a07/index.html

mrjdallen · 17-07-2007, 11:05

simple and effective website there royboy39. like your business idea of the badges, its just that i am in no need of a stanley badge at the present time.