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Daily Archives: July 24, 2017

Triclosan Label

Why do antimbacterial products with triclosan get such a bad rap?

Environment, HealthBy Matthew GaramoneJuly 24, 2017

Dear EarthTalk: Why do antibacterial soaps and other products with triclosan get such a bad rap from health and environmental advocates? — Wanda Caravan, Hartford, CT Antibacterial soap products aid in killing bacteria. But rumors that they are no more effective in doing so than traditional soap and water, coupled with concerns that such products…



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