Chinese-made hotel toothpaste recalled

? A chemical that thickens antifreeze has turned up again in a Chinese-made toothpaste, this time under a brand that serves luxury hotels around the world.

Gilchrist & Soames said Monday it is recalling its 18-milliliter or 0.65-ounce tubes of complementary toothpaste with the company name on it.

The company said some samples showed the toothpaste contained diethylene glycol, a chemical that can lead to liver and kidney damage.

It was the latest in a series of recalls of Chinese-made goods – toothpaste, children’s toys, tires and pet food – because of manufacturing methods that many say are shoddy or dangerous.