China toothpaste withdrawn from shelves

Chinese manufactured toothpaste under various brands, which contain a poisonous chemical Diethylene Glycol (DEG) has been found in five districts in the country, the Ministry of Health has revealed.

Responding to a Mmegi questionnaire, deputy permanent secretary, Dr Loeto Mazhani, said most of the local authorities toured their districts to recall the toothpastes made in China.

Letlhakeng Sub District found 17 toothpastes, followed by Lobatse Town Council with 13 toothpastes and Jwaneng Town Council with nine toothpastes. Okavango Sub District and Gaborone City Council had three each.

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