The FDAs latest ruling on antibacterial soap has finally confirmed what many people have suspected for quite some time: They aren’t any better at killing bacteria than conventional soap. The FDAs new ruling will only be applied to antibacterial soaps and body washes that contain triclosan or one of the other 19 active antibacterial agents that are often used in its place.
Key Takeaways:
- Many people choose to purchase soaps and body washes that bear the “antibacterial” claim, under the false belief that these products will somehow be better for their families.
- Recent research indicates that the chemical has the ability to contribute to both heart disease and heart failure.
- Hand sanitizers, sanitary wipes and antibacterial soaps for use in hospitals and nursing homes will not be affected by the ban.
“Many people choose to purchase soaps and body washes that bear the “antibacterial” claim, under the false belief that these products will somehow be better for their families.”
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