Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into toothpaste makers Crest and Colgate. He accused the companies of misleading marketing practices regarding fluoride and safety concerns.
The investigation follows a National Toxicology Program study suggesting a correlation between fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children. However, it has faced criticism for its methodology.
Paxton labeled Colgate’s marketing of toothpaste as misleading and dangerous, aiming to protect children from potential fluoride overexposure.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported the investigation and plans to alter federal fluoride regulations. He cited potential negative impacts on intelligence due to high fluoride exposure.
