triclosan

Common Antimicrobial in Toothpaste and Household Products Linked to Inflammation and Cancer

By EcoWatch / May 31, 2018

By Haixia Yang The antimicrobial chemical triclosan is in thousands of products that we use daily: hand soaps, toothpastes, body wash, kitchenware and even some toys. Work in our lab suggests that this compound may have widespread health risks, including aggravating inflammation in the gut and promoting the development of colon cancer by altering the […]

Is This Toxic Chemical Lurking in Your Household Products?

By EcoWatch / January 24, 2017

FDA Finally Bans Toxic Triclosan From Antibacterial Hand Soaps

By EcoWatch / September 2, 2016

6 Reasons Why You Should Stop Using Antibacterial Soap

By EcoWatch / July 6, 2016

Germ-Killing Chemicals Used in 2,000+ Consumer Products Found in Pregnant Women, Newborns

By EcoWatch / August 12, 2014

Antibacterial Soap Manufacturers Must Prove Effectiveness Under Proposed FDA Rule

By EcoWatch / December 16, 2013

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today proposed a federal rule that, if finalized, would remove the potentially hazardous chemical triclosan from antibacterial body washes and hand soaps. Under the proposed rule, the FDA will require manufacturers to prove their antibacterial soaps and body washes are safe and more effective than plain soap and […]