FDA Says Bacteria Discovered in Water at Tom’s of Maine Facility

U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors announced that they discovered bacteria and a “black mold-like substance” at a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility.

The FDA inspection occurred at the Tom’s of Maine manufacturing plant in Sanford, where they produce their toothpastes. The reports says some batches were made with bacteria-contaminated water.

A strain of bacteria called pseudomonas aeruginosa, was found. It can cause infections of the blood and lungs and found in samples of the water. Also found was another strain of bacteria, paracoccus yeei.

More from the FDA report HERE.

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