Florida company recalls China-made Shir toothpaste

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

MIAMI (AP) - A Florida company issued a nationwide recall Monday of toothpaste it imported from China and distributed to wholesalers, saying the product may contain a poisonous chemical.

Gold City Enterprise LLC said the 170,000 recalled Shir toothpaste products may contain diethylene glycol, a thickening agent used in antifreeze and as a cheaper substitute for the sweetener glycerin. No illnesses have been reported.

The recalled toothpaste brands are Shir Fresh Mint Fluoride, Shir Fresh Ice Shir Mint Fluoride and Shir Fresh Cool Shir Mint Fluoride.