Antibacterial Products May do More Harm
Potential negative effects on consumers’ health To date, there is not sufficient scientific evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The widespread use of these products over a … [Read more...] about Antibacterial Products May do More Harm
Dial Antibacterial Hand Wash
The manufacturer’s claims that it is more effective Have you purchased Dial Complete Antibacterial Hand Wash because of the manufacturer's claims that it is more effective at killing bacteria and preventing the transmission of disease than washing with plain soap? These Dial Complete claims constitute misleading representation … [Read more...] about Dial Antibacterial Hand Wash
Final Rule for Antibacterial Soap Efficacy and Safety Released by Federal Regulators
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just released the agency’s final rule concerning over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic hand soap products that are made with specific active ingredients, including triclocarban and triclosan. These soaps are no longer marketable and firms that make these products will … [Read more...] about Final Rule for Antibacterial Soap Efficacy and Safety Released by Federal Regulators
Antibacterial Wipes May Be Spreading Super Bugs in Hospitals
Antibacterial Products Are Widely Used In Hospitals. Today, disinfecting wipes and alcohol-based hand gels are widely used in hospitals, schools, and other public settings to kill the germs that cause infectious disease. And, it is estimated that Americans spend a staggering $1 billion annually on these and other antibacterial … [Read more...] about Antibacterial Wipes May Be Spreading Super Bugs in Hospitals
Study Warns on Release of Antibacterial Chemicals
Antibacterial Chemicals Are Being Released Into The Environment. Tons of chemicals in antibacterial soaps used in the bathrooms and kitchens of virtually every home are being released into the environment, yet no government agency is monitoring them or regulating them in water supplies or food. About 75 percent of a potent … [Read more...] about Study Warns on Release of Antibacterial Chemicals
