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• FDA Advises Consumers To Stop Using Antibacterial Soap

  September 5, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Officials indicate that regular soap and water are just fine, since there is a lack of evidence showing that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness, and could actually be harmful.

• Triclosan Risks Still Under Review, But No Benefits Seen, FDA Tells Consumers

  May 20, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA indicates it is still reviewing the safety of triclosan, commonly used in antibacterial hand soap, but says there appear to be few, if any, actual benefits.

• Scientists Call For Complete Triclosan Ban, Say Risks Outweigh Benefits

  June 23, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  More than 200 scientists and healthcare professionals are calling for an international ban of triclosan and other antibacterial chemicals, warning that the ingredients are harmful to the environment and human health.

• Triclosan Still Used In Many U.S. Household Products, Despite Ban

  January 27, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Despite a ban on its use in hand soaps and other antimicrobial products, the chemical triclosan is still used in numerous household items without label indications, according to a new report.

• Avycaz Dose Confusion Leads to FDA Medication Error Warning

  September 23, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning of potential dosing errors with the antibacterial medication Avycaz, and is requiring new label warnings to clarify dosing.