Antibacterial soap containing triclosan, the most commonly used active antiseptic ingredient in soap, may be no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria, according to a paper published in ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water ...

WASHINGTON -- It may be virtually impossible to buy soap in the United States that is not "antibacterial," but such products are a waste of time, experts said Thursday. Not only that, but their heavy ...

The federal government said Monday it has no evidence that antibacterial chemicals used in liquid soaps and washes help prevent the spread of germs, and it is reviewing research suggesting they may ...

While some consumers may be disheartened by the Food and Drug Administration’s ruling on antibacterial soap, a Florida hospital claims to have stopped using the product nearly a year before the final ...

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CNN: The Food and Drug Administration announced it was requiring manufacturers of antibacterial soaps to demonstrate that their products are safe for long-term use. Share this article! CNN: The Food ...

When shopping for soap or body wash to use in the shower, how do you decide which one to buy? Do you simply reach for the least expensive one? Choose the one that smells the best? Go for the one with ...

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The Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule today that would require manufacturers behind products like Cetaphil, Dial, and Softsoap to prove that antibacterial soaps are safe for long-term ...