Recent media reports about an ingredient we use in our Colgate Total brand toothpaste are not based on facts or science. As we are talking about one of the best-selling toothpastes in the U.S., we ...

Colgate Total toothpaste contains an antibacterial ingredient called triclosan. As we recently reported, a Bloomberg News story raised concerns over the potentially harmful effects of the chemical.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Colgate Total, one of Australia's most popular toothpastes, has come under international scrutiny over health concerns connected with ...

CINCINNATI -- An antibacterial chemical now effectively banned in soap is still used in the nation's best-selling toothpaste brand. If you're a Procter and Gamble loyalist, you won't find it in your ...

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A chemical that has been linked to cancer cell growth is being used by millions of Americans in toothpaste every day, it has emerged. The company behind Colgate Total insists that triclosan, which it ...

A headline warns consumers about triclosan, an ingredient in some consumer products: "If you are using this toothpaste .... throw it away immediately!" Facebook users flagged the Nov. 28 story on ...

The antibacterial triclosan has been around for years but has suddenly burst onto the scene as Public Enemy No. 1. It stands accused of promoting the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria and ...

You probably take it for granted that brushing your teeth is better for your health than not brushing your teeth, but the truth is, it could depend on your toothpaste. An article in the New York Times ...

ith a launch party on Jan. 31 and a coming Super Bowl commercial, Colgate-Palmolive Co. is making a big splash for its new version of Colgate Total toothpaste. As part of the reformulation, the ...