The FDA is considering banning Triclosan, a commonly used ingredient in many over the counter soaps and hand sanitizers. Apparently, this bacteria killing ingredient can also alter hormones in your body and helps create antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
For more information on Triclosan:
http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm205999.htm
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pesticides/factsheets/Triclosan%20cited.pdf
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=706623
Even though the FDA is still investigating Triclosan, I would recommend staying away from it.
Mommy Bridget
So I should stop putting it on my breakfast cereal. Don't know how I am going to live without my Triclosan in the morning.
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