Xlear Issues Statement Addressing Recent FDA Import Alert Regarding Toothpaste Made in China
OREM, UT--(Marketwire - June 6, 2007) - In response to the Federal Drug Administration's
(FDA) recent import alert regarding toothpaste made in China, Xlear, Inc. has issued the following
statement:
"We have received a number of inquiries recently about the FDA's decision
to detain shipments from China of toothpaste containing diethylene glycol,
or DEG. We want to assure our customers and partners that our Spry Coolmint Toothpaste and Spry
Spearmint Toothpaste do not contain DEG, and are in fact made in the United
States (in the state of Connecticut). There is no DEG in any of our
products, and we make sure that all of our products comply with the FDA's
strict guidelines.
"Xlear's products are made with the highest quality ingredients, including
pharmaceutical-grade xylitol,
which has proven to provide a number of health and nutritional benefits.
All of our products, from our Spry gum to our Xlear Nasal Wash go through extensive
testing and are free from any contamination of extraneous chemicals. Our
customers can be assured that Xlear's products are of the highest quality
and absolutely safe to use."
For more information about Xlear and
its products, please visit www.xlear.com.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading
manufacturers of xylitol products in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is
committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by
manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers
Xlear Nasal Wash, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a
complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense
System brand; XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in
cooking, baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy Candy, a growing
line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is a private company
with headquarters in Orem, Utah.
Contact Information: Xlear Media Contact:
Kevin Wilson
513.898.1008