"The class-action lawsuit filed against Tom's parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, alleged deceptive and misleading business practices with respect to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of certain toothpaste products."
"During a May 2024 inspection of Tom's Sanford manufacturing facility, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised concerns that certain conditions at the facility were not in compliance with its Current Good Manufacturing Processes."
"Following the inspection, a review of pre-release testing data for approximately 4,900 finished toothpastes manufactured over a three-year period found that no batch showed a safety risk to consumers."
A class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Company claims deceptive practices regarding Tom's of Maine toothpaste. The FDA found compliance issues at the manufacturing facility, but no safety risks were identified. Consumers who purchased Tom's toothpaste between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, may be eligible for a cash payout from the $2.9 million settlement. Tom's denied wrongdoing in the settlement. Multiple lawsuits are involved, and the company has been contacted for comments.
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