Warning issued over poison toothpaste
‘The Government has warned people to throw away two brands of Chinese-made toothpaste after it was found to contain a toxic chemical.
Chris Pearce, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, said today that two brands of toothpaste, Mr Cool and Excel, were being withdrawn from sale after being found to contain diethylene glycol (DEG).
“However, there could well be other brands that have not yet been identified,” he said.
The chemical, diethylene glycol, is used in antifreeze and as a solvent. The chemical is a central nervous system depressant and potent kidney and liver toxin.
Mr Pearce said no Australian-made toothpaste contained DEG.’
Followup to US warns over Chinese toothpaste.
