CATEGORY:PRESS RELEASE --------------------------- INSIDE GRENADA MONDAY July 09,2007 by Grenada Bureau of Standards Health Canada News has informed consumers that there is counterfeit ‘Colgate’ toothpaste on the market which contains bacteria and poses health risks. According to the release, the toothpaste with bacteria is marked ‘Colgate Flouride Toothpaste Herbal’ and ‘Colgate Flouride Toothpaste Maximum Cavity Protection, 100 ml’. The Maximum Cavity Protection brand is labelled “Manufactured in South Africa” and contains misspellings including “isclinically,” SOUTH AFRLCA” AND “South African Dental Assoxiation.” Genuine Colgate toothpaste is labelled in English and French. Health Canada said the fake toothpaste contains a type of bacteria from the Enterobacteriaceace family, which can cause fever and gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Consumers should not purchase nor use toothpaste with incorrect markings. Consumers who suspect they bought or are sold a fake tube of Colgate toothpaste should report it immediately.