An FDA inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility led to the discovery of “significant violations,” including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black “mold-like” substance.

Federal officials discovered "significant violations" at Tom's of Maine's manufacturing facility, including using water contaminated with bacteria to produce some of its toothpaste. The Food and Drug ...

Water contaminated with bacteria was used to make batches of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste and a “black mold-like substance” was found in the company’s manufacturing facility during an inspection in May, ...