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Is it Necessary for Hand Soap to be Antibacterial?

Is it Necessary for Hand Soap to be Antibacterial?

Many popular antibacterial soap products are being questioned for safety and effectiveness by the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants proof that the germ-fighting chemicals in these products are safe, and that they work better than plain soap and water. The FDA is concerned about two chemicals in particular, triclosan and triclocarban.

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