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• 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.

• FDA Bans Two Dozen Active Ingredients From Hand Sanitizers, Defers Decision On Alcohol

  April 12, 2019

  Russell Maas

  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.

• Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Concerns Result in 3,463 Reports Involving Childhood Exposure

  March 9, 2018

  Russell Maas

  In just the first two months of 2018, poison centers nationwide report receiving more than 3,400 incidents of adverse child hand sanitizer exposure.

• 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.

• Surgical Site Infection Prevention Guidelines Issued By CDC

  May 22, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has issued new guidelines designed to help prevent surgical site infections.

• 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.

• Wal-Mart Lists Chemicals It Wants Removed From All Its Products

  July 21, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Antibacterial Soap Safety Rules Expected Amid Triclosan Concerns: WSJ

  February 17, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Hand Santizer and Antiseptics Safety and Effectiveness Data to be Required by FDA

  May 1, 2015

  Russell Maas

  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.

• BPA and Triclosan Levels In Pregnant Women Hard to Predict: Study

  April 10, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  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.