Chinese-made hotel toothpaste recalled
Toxic chemical found in complimentary tubes distributed worldwide
MSNBC News Services
Updated: 11:05 a.m. ET Aug 13, 2007
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20247641/

INDIANAPOLIS - A leading supplier of toiletries for hotels and resorts said Monday it was recalling worldwide complimentary tubes of toothpaste made in China after tests showed some may contain a potentially toxic chemical.

It was the latest in a series of recalls of Chinese-made goods — toothpaste, children’s toys, tires and pet food — because of shoddy and perhaps dangerous manufacturing methods.

Gilchrist & Soames is recalling its 18-milliliter or 0.65-ounce tubes with the name Gilchrist & Soames on it. The company said Monday that some samples showed the tubes contained diethylene glycol, a chemical found in antifreeze and can be toxic to the kidneys and liver.

“They’re just kind of the little complimentary size you get in the hotels, and it’s branded Gilchrist & Soames,â€