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.

An inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility this past spring found “significant violations” including the presence of a “black mold-like substance,” and an internal investigation found ...

An inspection of a Tom's of Maine manufacturing facility found that the brand's toothpaste was produced with water containing bacteria, and a "black mold-like substance" was discovered at the location ...

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, ...