An investigation reveals troubling levels of toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in numerous popular toothpaste brands sold in the U.S. Nearly 90% of tested samples contained lead, with many exceeding Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. These metals pose significant health risks, especially to children, as they are linked to cognitive impairments and various diseases. While no products exceeded FDA limits, the findings highlight a concerning lack of safety in everyday oral hygiene and the potential for exposure through multiple means.
Only five of the tested toothpastes did not contain any heavy metals, including one Orajel product made for kids: Orajel Training Toothpaste.
Lead Safe Mama founder Tamara Rubin called the widespread presence of these toxins in toothpaste 'unconscionable, especially in 2025.'
A staggering 90 percent tested positive for lead, 65 percent contained arsenic, 47 percent had mercury and 35 percent were found to have cadmium.
Some research has linked prolonged exposure to these metals with learning disabilities and even autism.
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