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Texas AG Paxton Challenges Fluoride in Children's Toothpaste

5/2/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking a stand against Colgate and Proctor & Gamble, accusing them of misleadingly marketing fluoride toothpaste to children. He warns that excessive fluoride can harm health, urging parents to be vigilant. This investigation aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to eliminate fluoride from water supplies, igniting a heated public debate.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking a stand against Colgate and Proctor & Gamble, accusing them of misleadingly marketing fluoride toothpaste to children. He warns that excessive fluoride can harm health, urging parents to be vigilant. This investigation aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to eliminate fluoride from water supplies, igniting a heated public debate.