Crest toothpaste lead-poison charge denied by ADA and P&G
The ADA and Procter & Gamble rejected a report claiming Crest and other toothpastes contain dangerous lead levels. They said fluoride dentifrices are safe, noting past tests found insignificant lead and current Crest packaging uses safer tubes. The dispute follows a study in Archives of Environmental Health citing lead content concerns.
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U S orders 22 detergent soap firms to document ads
The Federal Trade Commission ordered 22 manufacturers and advertisers of soaps and detergents to document some advertising claims. It is the eighth such order issued in the past year, and the agency stressed no charges or guilt are implied. The move aims to gather information to verify substantiation for major ad claims.
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FDA orders warning letters on Bausch & Lomb soft contact lenses
The FDA directed Bayseh & Lomb Inc of Rochester to notify 37,000 ophthalmologists opticians and optometrists about cleaning requirements and durability concerns with the Q LENS product. The agency cited reports of deposits and tears while stating no wearer hazards or infections have been linked.
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Senate okays 6.7 million for bicentennial commission
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill authorizing 6.712 million dollars for the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission for the fiscal year starting July 1. States could receive up to 24 million of this amount. FTC official Gerald Thain described ad order coverage for many major household brands and products across multiple firms.
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May indicators hint at slowdown in economic growth
May leading indicators rose only 0.2 percent over April, the smallest gain in a year, suggesting a potential slowdown. Commerce officials stressed the figure is not a signal of a near-term reversal, with eight indicators available and only two improving.
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Price hikes approved for Beech-Nut baby foods and Uniroyal tires
The Price Commission approved an average 2 percent rise for Beech-Nut baby foods after trimming an initial 4 percent request. The increase allows a maximum of 5 percent. Separately, Uniroyal Inc. received an average 1.31 percent price increase authorization for tires.
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