Toxic Toothpaste Scare Grows In Canada

Three More Brands Identified As Dangerous The Health Ministry of Canada has identified three additional brands of toothpaste that contain a toxic ingredient originating in China. Diethylene glycol has been found in 24 brands of toothpaste sold in Canada, in addition to dozens of other brands found in the United States and elsewhere around the world. The industrial toxin -- used to make such products as antifreeze -- was used as a cheap substitute for glycerine, after a circuitous route in the international supply chain. Related Stories Chinese Food Makers Don't Trust China China Looks In Mirror: Sees Poor Food Safety Candy Has Stealth Ingredients From China Under Pressure, Congress Reconsiders Country-Of-Origin Food Labels SAFE FOOD WATCH: Eye On Pesticides A Special Report Chinese Seafood Imports Halted Toxic Toothpaste Scandal Grows Death Toll From Toxic Cough Syrup Could Be 300 China Cracks Down On Food Makers Apples And Garlic Top Chinese Food Imports Law Hides U.S. Food Origins: From Afghanistan To Zimbabwe