Tom's of Maine has received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about a "black mold-like substance," as well as bacteria in the water, at the Sanford factory where its toothpaste is made.
(CNN) — An inspection this year of a Tom’s of Maine’s facility in Sanford, Maine, turned up several violations, including bacteria in water used to make
The agency is requiring Tom's to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more.
A warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the agency’s investigator found a “black mold-like substance” during a Tom’s of Maine inspection in May. The letter, sent Nov. 5, said that the investigator observed several violations during the inspection, including unsanitary …
