Gold City Enterprise LLC of Hallandale, Florida is initiating a US nationwide recall in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration of 170,000 tubes of toothpaste made in China. This recall has been initiated because the products may contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG).
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent, and is a Central Nervous System depressant and potent kidney and liver toxin. The recall follows reports of contamination in several countries, including Panama, where DEG was blamed for the deaths of 51 people after they took tainted cold medicine.
The recalled toothpaste brands are Shir Fresh Mint Fluoride, Shir Fresh Ice Shir Mint Fluoride and Shir Fresh Cool Shir Mint Fluoride. Consumers were asked to stop using the products and throw them away, or return them to the stores where they bought them.
The recalled products include:
Lot #777A - SHIR FRESH MINT FLUORIDE 9 oz UPC # 859750001023
Lot #777B - SHIR FRESH MINT FLUORIDE PASTE 9 oz UPC # 859750001016
Lot #777C - SHIR FRESH MINT FLUORIDE 9 oz UPC # 859750001023
Lot #777D - SHIR FRESH MINT FLUORIDE PASTE 9 oz UPC # 859750001016
Lot #2471A - SHIR FRESH ICE SHIR MINT FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE 6.4 oz., UPC # 859750001092
Lot #2471B - SHIR FRESH COOL SHIR MINT FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE 6.4 oz. UPC # 859750001115
