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does this mean that Colgate and the other brand of dish soap with palm all over whatever bought Tom's of main out Yes, Colgate-Palmolive (makers of Colgate toothpaste and Palmolive dish soap) bought a controlling 84% stake in Tom's of Maine in 2006 for $100 million; founders retained 16%. [1][2] This predates lead reports by nearly 20 years, with no direct link established between ownership and contamination. [1] ## Ownership Details Colgate-Palmolive acquired Tom's to tap the growing natural products market, keeping its Kennebunk, Maine base and leadership intact. [1][3] Palmolive dish soap is a core Colgate-Palmolive brand (from coconut/palm/olive oils since 1898), confirming the connection. [4][5] ## Lead Context Contamination issues surfaced recently (2024-2025 tests/lawsuits), handled under Colgate's oversight but tied to Tom's manufacturing/FDA issues like bacteria, not acquisition. [6][1] Citations: [1] Tom's of Maine - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom's_of_Maine [2] Colgate Buys Tom's Of Maine For $100M - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colgate-buys-toms-of-maine-for-100m/ [3] History | Colgate-Palmolive https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/who-we-are/history [4] Our Brands | Colgate-Palmolive https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/brands [5] Palmolive (brand) - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmolive_(brand) [6] Colgate Toothpaste Heavy Metal Contamination - Hagens Berman https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/colgate-toothpaste-heavy-metal-contamination [7] Colgate to retain Tom's values in acquisition - New Hope Network https://www.newhope.com/industry-insights/colgate-to-retain-tom-s-values-in-acquisition [8] Colgate-Palmolive Gets a Refresh w/ Tom's of Maine Expansion https://wakefieldresearch.com/colgate-palmolive-gets-a-refresh-w-toms-of-maine-expansion/ [9] Colgate buying Tom's of Maine - Deseret News https://www.deseret.com/2006/3/22/19944346/colgate-buying-tom-s-of-maine/ [10] Colgate Buys Controlling Interest in Tom's of Maine for $100 Million https://www.chiefmarketer.com/colgate-buys-controlling-interest-in-toms-of-maine-for-100-million/ [11] Colgate Buying Control of Tom's of Maine https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/colgate-buying-control-of-toms-of-maine/ [12] Palmolive's Innovative Limited Edition Scents https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/news/palmolive-innovative-limited-edition-scents [13] So Tom's Of Maine Is Owned By Colgate. Let's Talk About It. http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2014/07/so-toms-of-maine-is-owned-by-colgate-lets-talk-about-it/ [14] Colgate Buys Toms of Maine - SupplySide Supplement Journal https://www.supplysidesj.com/market-trends-analysis/colgate-buys-toms-of-maine [15] Dish Soap & Dishwashing Liquids - Palmolive® https://www.palmolive.com/en-us [16] Colgate-palmolive Dish Soap - Walmart https://www.walmart.com/c/brand/colgate-palmolive-dish-soap