Triclosan Risks Still Under Review, But No Benefits Seen, FDA Tells Consumers
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.…
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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.…
The FDA has banned about two dozen ingredients from use in hand santizer, but is deferring judgment on several key ingredients linked to alcohol poisoning cases among children.…
In just the first two months of 2018, poison centers nationwide report receiving more than 3,400 incidents of adverse child hand sanitizer exposure.…
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.…
The CDC has issued new guidelines designed to help prevent surgical site infections.…
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.…
Wal-Mart is attempting to remove eight chemicals of concern from as much of its product line as possible, including some linked to birth defects and increased cancer risks.…
The FDA is expected to issue a ruling this year which may result in a ban on triclosan and other chemicals used in antibacterial soaps.…
The FDA has proposed a new rule requiring the makers of antibacterial soap and hand sanitizers to prove the safety and effectiveness of their products.…
A new study found that vastly different factors can predict whether pregnant women have high levels of BPA or triclosan in their bodies; chemicals which may affect fetal development.…