It's not that the US or Canada can't make their own toothpaste, they can, but not at the same cost as China. When the customers will accept to pay more in exchange of local production, then they will avoid these kind of problems, will have jobs back and will be good for the environment (bringing goods from China produce a lot of pollution).

>Well, the head of China’s Food and Drug Administration is to be executed.
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>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/29/health/main2860989.shtml
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>That should show the United States that China does not want any concerns for exports to our country to be of questionable quality.
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>Did you know that China exports toothpaste to the United States? It seems strange that a country with our capabilities cannot make its own toothpaste. Perhaps everything we eat, wear and purchase comes from China.
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>The good news is that our FDA reports that there is no evidence that contaminated toothpaste has made its way into the United States, as has been reported by other countries.
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>http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/05/23/china.toothpaste.reut/index.html
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>Would you like to be the next head of China’s Food and Drug Administration?
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>Where big money is involved perception is very important. Consumers might become upset and not purchase your products if it is thought that they are unsafe. You might think about where your toothpaste came from next time you brush your teeth. Just look at yourself in the mirror and be assured that everything is alright. If any product from China has a health issue they will execute the head of its Food and Drug Administration. I feel better already.